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Bruichladdich
Islay Barley 2011 Whisky
Customer Rating
“Bruichladdich come up trumps again, they don't all have to be award winners but yet another eminently drinkable offering. Bags of flavour without anything being really dominant so it will (should) appeal to everyone who likes a dram. Not the full five stars as it faces a lot of equally good whisky in the price range but would certainly not baulk at another bottle.”
Lynsey Garfoot
Description
The 2011 vintage Bruichladdich Islay Barley single malt was made using Publican and Oxbridge barley varieties grown by six farms around the Hebridean island. As ever, Bruchladdich has also given us an in-depth look at the casks used for this whisky - 75% was aged in first-fill American whiskey casks, 15% was aged in second and third-fill Sauternes and Austrian sweet wine casks, and 10% was aged in first-fill Rivesaltes wine casks. The whisky was then married together for six months before bottling.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
Bright grapefruit and nectarine, balanced by a hint of sea spray.
Palate
Almond, walnut and barley, joined by tinned peaches, milk chocolate and orange peel.
Finish
Subtly coastal, with white grape and barley sugar in support.
