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Bruichladdich The Laddie Scottish Barley

Name: Bruichladdich The Laddie Scottish Barley
Brand: Bruichladdich
SKU: 31335
Price: 61.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 31335 750 mL

Meant to be the benchmark and anchor in a portfolio of whiskies that takes some wild and wonderful turns the Laddie Scottish Barley is unpeated, un-chillfiltered, and one of the best and most unique expressions of Islay whisky available anywhere. Salt, sea, heather, grass, malt, honey, and more come together for a refreshingly drinkable experience.

$61.99/ Single Bottle

$371.94/ Case of 6

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ABV

50.00%

Country

Scotland

Region

Islay

Producer

Bruichladdich

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Staff Pick Notes

I am asked over and over again, “What’s one of your favorite everyday drams?” The Laddie. Layered malt flavors along with sea salt, clover honey, granny smith apples, heather, and dry hay. The texture is rich and warming from the alcohol but never teeters towards too hot. The array of fruit and savory flavors makes for a satisfying whisky that refreshes the palate rather than drying it out. This is not an easy feat. An entry level whisky that punches far above its weight class.

- SD

Glossary

Scotland

History:Distillation was brought to Scotland from Ireland by missionary monks in the 6th century. In 1644, the first taxes were imposed on Scottish distillers by England, with the result that most of the nation’s whisky was soon distilled illicitly. With the Parliament’s passing of the “Excise Act” in 1824, licensing fees for distilleries were much cheaper. Distilleries started to take out licenses, and since then, the distillation industry in Scotland has been continuously expanding....