Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2010

Unpeated. Earthy, oak nose. Wildly different nose. Not sweet or as smooth on plate. Distinctive and unique

Very earthy and truly excellent!! Very smooth, worth every penny!

Like many reviewers, I keep landing on the word ‘interesting’ for this whisky. And I mean that in the best sense of the term, in that it’s an engaging and challenging curiosity. Each time I think I have it’s measure, I find I am unsure of myself and have to reach for another pour. The flavors are familiar yet unusual, distinctly Bruichladdich and yet clearly unique. The distillery’s signature creamy, lactic note leads proceedings on the nose but is soon joined by grass and kiwi fruit. There’s a decent oily heft to the spirit in the mouth, where the sour cream flavors are joined by peaches in rich cream and a vibrant spice that confounds given the absence of peat or any long exposure to oak. It’s the unusual combination of sour cream, fruit, grass and spice that makes this different from your typical Scotch and while that may not be a recipe for a daily pour it makes for a stimulating alternative for the jaded palette. Dare to go Bere.

Bruichladdich bere barley 2010 50% 2ND TRY - delicate nosing, bland 1 - resounding difference from islay barley, light vanilla, delicate, nutty oiliness, saltiness 2.5 - oakiness 2 1.75 Slight peppery, sweet vanilla, caramel 2 Peppery, richness and oily sweetness that varies different from the two grain variation, 2.75 Finish sweet woody 2

Very floral nose, sea salt, fresh citrus and medicinal. The mouth is is so complex adding caramel and white chocolate. This is my favorite reasonably priced scotch, I am totally addicted to it.