Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2011

Utterly clean

Creamy sweetness, light, full spicy finish well after you’ve swallowed.

Malty and creamy, like a rich mix of porridge and custard. There’s a dash of apricot jam in the mix too. The finish is gently spicy and sweet.

Bruichladdich islay barley 2011 50% 2ND TRY - Sweetness, vanilla, slightly peppery, hint of floral 3 - Floral, nutty, coconut, raisins, smoothness, hint of pepper at the back, overall quite a pleasant drink 2.75 - no peat but nice vanilla oak 2.5 2.75 Caramel, vanilla, sweetness, peppery 2.25 Salty, spicy, oakiness, rich oiliness 2 Finish 2

Sweet but not too much so Can taste the similarity to the classic laddie. To me it tastes similar except without the brine. Someone described it as a whisky to give to beer lovers, seems very apt. Like a whisky version of a lager.

Nose: Honey, Vanilla, White Chocolate, Pears, White Flowers, Green Apples, Blue Cheese, Brine, Sultanas, Oranges, Apricots, Walnuts, Mangoes, Grass, Cotton Candy, Pepper Palate: Vanilla, Flowers, Grass, Peach, Citrus, White Chocolate, Sultanas, Blue Cheese Finish: Vanilla, Flowers, Pears, White Chocolate, Apricot, Honey, Citrus, Peaches