Bruichladdich – Islay Barley 2014 (70cl, 50%)

This is a single malt from Bruichladdich on Islay, bottled at 50% in a 70cl bottle. It is made with locally grown barley, and the Islay barley is the focus of the bottling. The whisky matured in a combination of first-fill bourbon casks, sherry casks and second-fill wine casks, which balance the influence of the oak against the grain. It is described as a grain-forward malt, with apricot and peach, malty digestive biscuit and a touch of fresh grass. A subtle maritime note lingers behind.