Bruichladdich Organic Barley 2012 10 Year Old

Bruichladdich The Organic 2012 10 Year Old is an unpeated Islay single malt Scotch whisky created from 100% Scottish organic barley grown at Mid Coul Farm near Inverness. Distilled in 2012 and matured for 10 years exclusively in first-fill bourbon casks on Islay, this expression focuses on the character and provenance of organically cultivated barley. Bottled at 50% ABV, it combines a distinctly malt-forward character with creamy sweetness, fruit, gentle spice and American oak influence. 

Food Pairing: Pair with roast chicken, glazed pork, baked brie, almond pastries, vanilla desserts or mature cheddar.

Tasting Notes: Creamy and malt-forward, balancing fudge, honeyed citrus and subtle spice with vanilla, coconut, orchard fruit and gentle oak.

Nose: Cereal, dried hay and barley straw lead into crème brûlée, coconut, butterscotch and vanilla, followed by floral notes, dried apricot and pear.

Palate: Creamy and rounded with peppery spice, heather honey, warm pastry and barley straw, layered with vanilla, marzipan and coconut.

Finish: Malt-driven and lingering, with almond and caramel notes from the oak.