Bruichladdich Organic Scottish Barley

Bruichladdich Organic Scottish Barley

COLOR

Very pale light color lacking a "warm glow" with comments ranging from "pleasantly blonde" to "Bud Light" and "like pale pee".

NOSE

The pleasant nose is complex and yields cream, caramel, oak, charcoal and decaying fruit in addition to the anticipated peat and smoky character.

FLAVOR

The distinctive smoke and peat carry through to the flavor with additional hints of salt, lime, and some indescribable aromatic hydrocarbons giving it a distinct medicinal flavor.

FINISH

The finish is short to medium with a heavy dose of salt

COMMENTS

The Organic Scottish Barley pays tribute to its Islay roots but doesn't stand up to the best, lacking nuance and depth. An enjoyable but not truly great dram.