Bruichladdich Organic Barley Whisky 2011

In Bruichladdich's Barley Provenance Series, this 2011 vintage boldly highlights the pure essence of organically cultivated barley. Through a deliberate and unhurried distillation process in slender, towering stills. It emerges as a luxuriously rich and creamy spirit, offering a sumptuous mouthfeel that captivates the senses.

• Bruichladdich organic barley whisky 2011 is a light amber colour
• Nose of creme brulee, cantaloupe melon, stone fruits, and lemon zest open to oak, caramel, orange blossom, honey, and malted barley
• Subtle florals of honeysuckle, rose, and geranium with cinder toffee and chocolate-dipped coconut
• A palate of barley sugar sweetness on a viscous texture leads to honeyed citrus tang
• Toasted oak, barley, vanilla fudge, ripe pear, and melon layers showcase complexity and balance
• A hint of ocean breeze, saltiness, vanilla, toffee, and cedar notes complement soft fruit
• A finish of golden syrup sweetness with wood spices and warm sand leads to subtle notes of nutmeg, coconut, pepper, and citrus zest
• Settling into tropical fruit flavours of mango, pineapple, and peach

Mid Coul farm, situated near Inverness in the northern reaches of Scotland. Marked a significant milestone for Bruichladdich in 2003 by supplying the first batch of organic barley. Covering an expansive 2,755 acres, Mid Coul operates as a forward-thinking estate, boasting a closed-loop fertility system that not only generates electricity through an anaerobic digestor but also recycles nearly all waste materials into valuable fertilisers.