Bruichladdich ORGANIC BARLEY 10 Years Old Islay Single Malt 2012 50% vol. 0.7 l online kaufen

The Bruichladdich ORGANIC BARLEY Islay Single Malt 2012 50% consistently highlights the origin of its barley and demonstrates the influence that organic farming can have on the character of a whisky. For this Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky made from organic barley, Bruichladdich uses exclusively Scottish Publican barley from Mid Coul Farms near Inverness. The farm operates a closed-loop fertility system, in which organic by-products are returned to the agricultural cycle. The barley is grown according to organic principles, without synthetic agrochemicals or pesticides. After harvest, it is delivered as unpeated malt to the Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay, where it was slowly distilled in 2012. This vintage bottling is therefore a prime example of Bruichladdich’s focus on terroir, sustainable agriculture and traceable raw material origins.

The Bruichladdich Organic Barley 2012 was then matured for ten years exclusively on Islay in 100 per cent first-fill bourbon casks. The American oak complements the distinctly malty character of the organic barley without overpowering its individuality, and lends additional depth and structure. At a robust 50% ABV, the whisky retains its intense texture and is ideal for consciously comparing the influences of the grain, the cask and the origin. Within the Organic Barley range, a distinct style has developed across various vintages, in which the barley itself takes centre stage far more prominently than in many conventional single malts. The 0.7-litre bottle makes this 10-year-old organic single malt from Bruichladdich an exciting bottling for lovers of unpeated Islay whiskies with a clear provenance and a pronounced grain character.

Tasting Note

Colour: Apricot yellow with warm golden highlights.

Nose: Expressive, with notes of barley straw, dried hay and malty biscuit, followed by crème brûlée, coconut, caramel and vanilla, as well as floral notes, dried apricot and pear.

Palate: Creamy and full-bodied with peppery spice, heather honey, warm pastries and barley straw, alongside vanilla, marzipan and coconut; when diluted with a little water, gooseberry, pear, grapefruit, honeycomb and caramel.

Finish: Long-lasting and distinctly malty, with delicate notes of almond and caramel from the oak maturation.

The Bruichladdich Organic Barley 2012 reveals its multi-layered cereal character best when enjoyed neat at around 18 to 20 °C, although a few drops of still water at 50% ABV bring out additional fruit and cask notes. It is particularly delightful when paired with mature Comté, mild mountain cheese, toasted almonds or buttery pastries, as these flavours elegantly complement the malt, honey and oak. For dessert, pear tart, crème brûlée, almond cake or pastries with honey and apricot are particularly well-suited. This unpeated Islay single malt is also excellent as a deliberate digestif after a meal, perfect for a leisurely tasting.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: Top Spirit Vertriebsgesellschaft m. b. H., Heiligenstädter Straße 43, 1190 VIENNA, Austria, services@topspirit.at

Organic product:

AT-BIO-301

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