4.17 Good
Whiskey Scotch Islay 10 Year 50% ABV
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Distilled in 2013, this Bruichladdich bottling is comprised entirely of bere barley cultivated on Orkney by the Orkney College Agronomy Institute. The unpeated single malt matured for 10 years in a combination of 80% first-fill bourbon casks and 20% second-fill Pauillac wine casks. It is presented at 50% ABV and without chill-filtration, having been released in October 2023.
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It's a bit better (and creamier) than the 2013 Islay Barley (rated 3.75 stars) after tasting them side-by-side, but I'm still not impressed enough to give it a full 4-star recommendation.
Damp grass and German bread. An exploration of barley terroir, but not my preferred flavor.
Same style and price bracket, best rated first.
