Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2012 is a single malt with a clear mission: to show what Islay itself tastes like when the smoke is taken away. Every grain of barley in this bottle was grown on the island, sourced from eight named farms, Coull, Rockside, Island, Mulindry, Starchmill, Cruach, Dunlossit and Sunderland, and distilled at Bruichladdich on the shores of Loch Indaal in 2012. The spirit then spent eight years maturing in American and French oak on Islay before being bottled at 100 proof, non chill filtered and with no added color, exactly as the distillery intends. Unpeated and bright, it puts the barley and the island's salty Atlantic air at center stage. Expect orchard fruit, melon and citrus layered over creamy vanilla, honey and malted cereal, finished with gentle oak spice and a fresh coastal tang. The higher bottling strength brings real texture, so try it neat first, then add a few drops of water to open up more fruit and floral notes. For anyone who thinks Islay only means peat, this bottle is a revelation, and for Bruichladdich fans it is an essential chapter in the distillery's long exploration of barley provenance and terroir.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
50% |
| Proof |
100 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Type |
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Vintage |
Distilled 2012 |
| Age |
8 years |
| Barley |
100% Islay grown, eight farms |
| Peat |
Unpeated |
| Maturation |
American and French oak |
| Chill Filtration |
None |
| Added Color |
None |
Tasting Notes
Color: Pale straw.
Nose: Floral honey and creamy vanilla with ripe pear, melon and kiwi, plus a hint of sea salt.
Palate: Creamy and malty, with pear, melon and orange wrapped around toffee, fudge, brown sugar and dry cereal.
Finish: A salty sea breeze with charred oak, soft caramel and lingering melon.
FAQ
Is Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2012 peated?
No. It is unpeated, which lets the Islay grown barley and the coastal character of the distillery come through clearly.
What proof is Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2012?
It is bottled at 50% ABV, which is 100 proof.
How old is Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2012?
It was distilled in 2012 and aged for eight years in oak casks on Islay.
Where does the barley come from?
All of it was grown on Islay, at the Coull, Rockside, Island, Mulindry, Starchmill, Cruach, Dunlossit and Sunderland farms.
Is it chill filtered or colored?
No. It is bottled non chill filtered with no added color.
Where can I buy Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2012 online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
