Celebrate the purest expression of terroir with Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014. Fully traceable and high provenance, a medley of apricot and peach complements the cereal-forward single malt, with a subtle maritime note nodding to the whisky’s all Islay harvest, distillation and maturation.

That mix of bourbon barrels and French wine casks creates incredible complexity - you get layers of sweet peat and maritime character. The balance here is what impresses us most - the smoke never overwhelms the underlying malt sweetness, while those wine casks add subtle tannins and mineral notes that taste almost chalky. At 50% ABV it has serious presence and there's this beautiful interplay between citrus brightness and deep smoky richness that develops as you sip. This is peat smoke with real sophistication rather than just brute force.