Lot #16 Bruichladdich Cask of Biodynamic Single Malt 2013

Overview

As progressive Hebridean distillers, Bruichladdich is passionate about regenerative farming, championing soil health and distilling a range of barley varietals in pursuit of extraordinary flavour, with the Biodynamic Barley 2013 cask an exceptional spirit underpinned by sustainability.

Details

Age: 12 Years Old

PPM: unpeated Islay single malt Scotch whisky

Type of cask: First Fill Bourbon (full term maturation)

ABV: 61.5% (when the cask was regauged)

Cask number: 760

Regauged bulk litres: 160

Regauged litres of pure alcohol: 99.0

Type of barley: Westminster barley grown and harvested at Yatesbury House Farm, a carbon-positive farm in Wiltshire, England

Conceived, distilled and matured solely at Bruichladdich Distillery, Isle of Islay

The Bruichladdich Biodynamic Barley 2013 cask is the distillery’s third contribution to The Distillers One of One auction.

As progressive Hebridean distillers, Bruichladdich is passionate about exploring growing techniques, championing soil health and distilling a range of barley varietals in pursuit of extraordinary flavour, with the Biodynamic Barley 2013 cask an exceptional spirit underpinned by sustainability.

Biodynamic farming starts with organic principles. With no artificial pesticides or fertilizers, the agricultural practice repairs and enhances the soil to raise high quality produce. By distilling malting barley from carbon-positive, Biodynamic Association certified, Yatesbury House Farm, we support the regenerative agricultural systems we’d like to see more of in the world - while distilling a delicious, revolutionary whisky that demonstrates the power of connection, from farmer to glass.

Beyond flavour alone, biodynamic farming is about creating an agricultural system that nurtures all organisms within it. The barley is rotated with other cereals to promote diversity, and the soil is fed with organic matter to increase its health, structure and fertility.

Cultivated, grown and harvested in harmony with nature, Bruichladdich Biodynamic Barley 2013 is the whisky of our future.

Tasting Notes

Toasted oak, orange citrus and vanilla custard open on the nose, followed by a wave of warm spice, butter toffee and freshly baked pastry. Warm and soft on the palate, smooth caramel, marzipan and barley sugar add a luxurious sweetness, balanced with Bruichladdich’s signature floral character. Mellow toasted oak settles on the finish, with milk chocolate and a hint of fresh pineapple.