Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2009This 2009 vintage was distilled from grain grown in 2008 by Gilbie McCormick of Claggan, Hunter Jackson at Cruach, Ian McKerrell of Island and Alastair Torrance from Mulindry. These farms are centrally located on the island, providing a very different terroir to the wild maritime location of our 2007 release from Rockside. TASTE PROFILE: Great structure. Firm, muscular and more complex than expected. Several layers of flavour are melding into a barley

Truly a vintage worthy of the wait

toffee and spices to Glenmorangie's renowned smooth style

creamy caramel

Light and delicate with a warming honey finish

and fruit leather

with minty

with a dark-chocolate finish

leaving the palate dry as sweet smoke lingers on the breath

Beautifully rich and sweet with layers of creamy toffee

THE PRODUCT OF THEIR ATTENTION:

This Sip Whiskey exclusive was bottled at 115 proof poured from Barrell #7690 which came from warehouse 0

fresh fruit