Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014 8 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml
Product details
| Management number | 253707121 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$34.00 | Model Number | 253707121 | ||
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This 2014 Vintage of Port Charlotte Islay Barley delivers a compelling blend of bold peat smoke and refined orchard-fruit sweetness—an Islay malt that strikes balance between intensity and elegance. It’s confident enough for seasoned peat fans, yet polished enough to sip and savour.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Distilled on the Scottish island of Islay by Bruichladdich Distillery, the Port Charlotte “Islay Barley” series emphasizes terroir: this 2014 vintage uses 100% barley grown on Islay, with the malt peated to roughly 40 ppm. The spirit was matured in a mix of casks—approximately 84 % in first-fill bourbon barrels, 8 % in second-fill virgin oak and 8 % in second-fill Bordeaux wine casks. It is bottled at 50 % ABV with no added colouring and non-chill-filtered, offering a clean yet powerful expression.
Tasting Profile
Nose: Opens with malt-rich aromas—digestive biscuits, warm vanilla, honey and crème brûlée—before the peat embers drift in. As it breathes, stone-fruit notes (apricot, ripe melon) emerge alongside gentle citrus peel and light oak spice.
Palate: Full and assertive. The smoke is clean and aromatic, more ember-than-ash, layered with vanilla custard, toffee, ripe pear and a hint of dried apricot. Mid-palate introduces light rye-spice grain, chalky mineral and a fresh sea-air breeze.
Finish: Long, warming and cleansing. The peat gently lingers with salted-caramel sweetness and subtle oak char, then fades into bright citrus zest and a faint herbal note. The finish keeps the peat integrated rather than overwhelming.
Quick Overview
| Specification | Details |
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| Vintage | 2014 |
| ABV / Proof | 50% ABV |
| Origin / Region | Islay, Scotland |
| Production Highlights | 100% Islay-grown barley; peat at ~40 ppm; matured in bourbon, virgin oak & Bordeaux wine casks |
| Aromas & Flavours | Malt biscuit, honey, vanilla, apricot, ripe melon, peat smoke, sea-air, citrus peel, light oak spice |
| Style / Identity | Heavily peated single malt—Islay character with refined fruit and cask nuance |
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