Bruichladdich – Bere Barley 2012 (70cl, 50%)

Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2012 is an unpeated Islay single malt Scotch whisky, distilled from an old barley variety called Bere. It was distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2022 at 50%, in a 70cl bottle, after maturation in bourbon barrels. The nose is fresh, with hay, lemon, grasses, green apple and dough. The palate is oily and sweet, with fruit, honey, hazelnut, pepper, apple, lemon and oak. The finish is medium in length and rather dry, with mineral and wood notes.