Bruichladdich - 8 Year Old (2014) Islay Barley
Bruichladdich
Bruichladdich - 8 Year Old (2014) Islay Barley's home is Bruichladdich distillery, in the Islay region of Scotland.

8 Year Old (2014) Islay Barley

Single Malt

Sale price€71,95

Islay / 70cl / 50%

Distilled in 2014, this has been bottled at 8 years old using 100% Islay-grown barley.  It has been predominantly matured in first-fill bourbon casks along with a combination of second-fill sherry butts and second-fill wine casks.

Character & Taste Notes
Vanilla Vanilla
Spicy Spicy
Citrus Citrus
Tropical Fruit Tropical Fruit
Floral Floral
Peach Peach
Butterscotch Butterscotch
Coconut Coconut
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Distillery Location
Bruichladdich - 8 Year Old (2014) Islay Barley's home is Distillery Location distillery, in the Islay region of Scotland.

Bruichladdich Distillery is a distillery on the Rhinns of the isle of Islay in Scotland. The distillery produces mainly single malt Scotch whisky, but has also offered artisanal gin. It is owned by Rémy Cointreau after being owned by Mark Reyneir. 

One interpretation of the Gaelic word Bruichladdich is "stony shore bank", referring to a post-glacial raised beach, though an alternative, perhaps more pertinent translation may be "rocky lee shore".

Pronunciation : "brook-laddie"

Region

Islay

Distillery Status

Operational

Size

70cl

Strength

50%

Age

8 Year Old

CHARACTER & TASTE NOTES

Immerse yourself in the depth of flavours from this delicious Whisky

Vanilla
Sweet and creamy, this flavour profile brings a comforting warmth with rich caramel undertones and a subtle hint of woody spice.
Spicy
Intense and warm, this flavour profile brims with a complex blend of black pepper, chilli and subtle citrus zest.
Citrus
A zesty flavour profile providing a sharp, zingy sweetness with a perfect balance of tangy tartness.
Tropical Fruit
Vibrant and exotic, this flavour profile brims with a combination of sweet, tangy and tart notes with a touch of floral and herbal undertones.
Floral
Reminiscent of blooming flowers, this flavour profile provides notes of delicate honey, rose and jasmine.
Peach
Evoking a sense of summer, this flavour profile provides indulgent notes of floral sweetness and subtle hints of honey with a mild tartness.
Butterscotch
Warm and indulgent, this smooth, creamy flavour profile suggests notes of rich butter, vanilla and rich caramel.
Coconut
This rich, tropical flavour profile delivers a delicate milky sweetness with hints of caramel nuttiness.

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