Bruichladdich 2010 The Organic Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 50% Age: 8 Years Old Country: Scotland
Just as Bruichladdich still-men refuse to abandon the traditional crafts of distillation in favour of automation or industrialisation, so farmer William Rose rejects the use of herbicides, pesticides and artificial fertilisers. Crop rotation is key. The barley must take its turn in a seven year farm cycle that also produces organic cattle, sheep, oats, beans, grass, carrots, market gardening and a megawatt of green electricity. Respecting the land, the soil and the climate nourishes a genuine and thorough understanding of terroir and the results are pure Bruichladdich. Rich, complex and a fascinating expression of provenance, we can sense, feel and taste the results in the glass. Once again, land and dram united.
Unpeated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
GRAIN: 100% organically grown Scottish barley.
DISTILLATION: 2010 from 2009 harvest; a single vintage expression.
MATURATION: American oak casks from ex-Bourbon and Tennessee whiskies
AGED: 8 years
BOTTLED: At the distillery with Islay Spring water, non-chill filtered and colouring free
STRENGTH: 50% ABV
ACCREDITATION: Entire process from barley to bottle organically certified by the Biodynamic Association
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Tropical fruits of melon balances with peaches and apricots. Sweat pastry, vanilla fudge, poached pears and apples and some honey sweetness.
Taste: Orchard fruits dominate the front of the palate, pears and apples, apricots and peaches. Rye bread, salted butter, vanilla fudge and some milk chocolate.
Finish: Fresh citrus, lemon boiled sweeties, oak, and some briny elements.
