A forthright expression from Bruichladdich's Barley Provenance Series, this 2011 vintage showcases the clarity of flavour from organically grown barley when distilled slowly in their tall narrow necked stills. Rich and creamy, with a luxurious mouthfeel.
With no artificial input, barley is fertilised from the ground up and is therefore the purest expression of its terroir – the soil, the climate and geographical location of where it is grown.
Working in harmony with nature, this sustainable spirit is the future of whisky and an important expression in Bruichladdich Barley Provenance series.
The delicate floral spirit is matured in classic American oak, bringing a wonderful combination of creamy vanilla and fudge with honeyed citrus notes, ripe fruit and delicate spices.
You cannot achieve certification as an organic product unless the full production process has been audited and approved, which is carried out annually at Bruichladdich Distillery by the Biodynamic Association. From the selection of the farms that grow the barley, to the logistics of transporting the barley, the distillery is completely washed through before fermentation and distillation (casks and bottling are also assessed).
NON CHILL FILTERED | MATURED ENTIRELY ON ISLAY | BOTTLED USING ISLAY SPRING WATER | COLOURING FREE
TASTING NOTES
CHARACTER: 2011 Organic is another stunning example of the wonderful clarity of flavour we see from organically grown barley when distilled slowly in our tall narrow necked stills.
COLOUR: Light amber.
NOSE: Notes of Crème brulee, cantaloupe melon, stoned fruit and lemon zest open on the nose. Oak and sweet fruit follow, expanding into mellow toasted oak, caramel, orange blossom, honey and malted barley sugars. Delicate floral notes of honeysuckle, rose and geranium comes through, paired with cinder toffee and coconut dipped in chocolate.
PALATE: Barley sugar sweetness is carried by a viscous texture that opens up a honeyed citrus tang. A medley of toasted oak, barley flour, vanilla fudge, ripe pear and melon come in waves - showcasing the complexity and balance of this expression. A fresh ocean breeze and the salty tang of marine air combines with vanilla, toffee and the ceder notes of the oak, all wrapped in the soft fruits of distillation.
FINISH: Golden syrup sweetness is balanced with hints of wood spices and warm sand, providing a smooth yet complex finish. Subtle notes of nutmeg, coconut, pepper and citrus zest follow, gently settling into tropical fruit flavours of mango, pineapple and peach.
