Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014

8-year-old Islay single malt with fully traceable provenance. Apricot and peach notes mingle with cereal-forward barley and a maritime hint. Predominantly first-fill bourbon casks (80%), plus 5% sherry butts and 15% wine casks for layered depth. Bruichladdich Islay Barley Islay Single Malt Scotch 8 year old 50% ABV Nose: Apricot and peach aromas ride a cereal-forward barley base, with a delicate maritime whisper of salt and sea breeze. Vanilla and toffee from first-fill bourbon meld with subtle sherry and wine-cask nuances, adding dried-fruit depth and a light nutme Palate: Silky and mouth-coating, apricot and peach rise over a cereal-forward malt, carried by vanilla and toasted barley from first-fill bourbon. A subtle maritime salt threads the sweetness, keeping it buoyant. Sherry and wine casks add dried fruit, cit Finish: Long, elegant finish with orchard fruit fading into creamy cereal sweetness. Apricot and peach linger, kissed by sea-salt brine and a whisper of oak. Subtle spice warms the throat as the Islay maritime character fades, leaving a clean, fruit-forwa