Bruichladdich 2013 Bere Barley

Experience the complex and robust flavour of this heritage barley varietal, with Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2013. Delicately balanced with hints of fresh green fruits and lightly spiced gingerbread, this whisky is a testament to the resilience of ancient grain.

BARLEY PROVENANCE: 100% Bere barley grown by the Agronomy Institute of Orkney College (UHI)
MALTING: Unpeated
DISTILLATION: Distilled in 2013, single vintage expression
AGE: 10 Aged Years
MATURATION PROFILE: Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2013 has been matured in a combination of first-fill bourbon barrels (80%) and second-fill Pauillac wine casks (20%)
STRENGTH: 50% ABV
FARMS: Weyland and Watersfield, Muddisdale and Quoyberstane, St Ola. Westermill and the Northfield, Burray

Tasting notes:
Nose: Golden sands.

Palate: On the palate, the presence of the malted grain is unmistakable with notes of popcorn, brown sugar and warm porridge. The Bere barley provides a soft, rounded mouthfeel, beautifully complementing the sweet, stoned fruit notes. Apricot, peach, melon and candied orange are balanced with the gentle influence of the oak, which adds a hint of vanilla, coconut and marzipan.

Finish: Milk chocolate, malted grain and crème brulee add to the soft finish, while a hint of mango and orange blossom honey linger.