Islay Barley 2011, 2012, and 2013 Scotch Review

Bruichladdich is one of my favorite whisky distilleries. I love how they utilize old machinery to make their Scotch. I love their transparency. I love their expressions.
The Islay Barley expressions that they release every year are a great example of how they use locally sourced grains to make their whisky. These three scotches, the 2011, 2012, and 2013 Islay Barley are an awesome example of how much of an effect grain can have on it's final product.
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00:00 Introduction
00:30 What is Islay Barley?
01:10 How are they different?
02:50 Nosing & Tasting 2011
04:24 Nosing & Tasting 2012
07:03 Nosing & Tasting 2013
10:07 Which is best?

[@AlinJapan]

What a great comparison! I was blown away by the 2013! Thanks for the solid , detailed review!

[@erikevenson4303]

i am so glad you did this comparison; nice job.

[@budj13]

Thanks again for this flight that you sent me, Bill. I finally got to sit down and try these and they are all good. I do like Bruichladdich and found these to be strong representatives of their DNA. My preferences matched you exactly. I loved the 2011 as my first dram, quickly realized 2012 didn't live up, and then knew 2013 was the winner on first sip. 2013 first, 2011 second, and 2012 a distant third. However, it wasn't the "heaviness" but I just found 2012 a bit flat or one dimensional because the fruit wasn't there to balance with the malt. This was super fun.

[@qavah1]

Definitely compare with the 2014! Excellent video. Thank you! I was disappointed I have the 2012 after this.

[@justwhisky]

Great comparison!
Cheers 🥃

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thank you :)

[@spencer-mav]

well i was considering having my 2011 and 2012 today - guess this confirms i need to do that

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Absolutely it does

[@AlexDraut]

I've only had one, I think the 2011, but was amazed how much of a jump in quality it was over the Classic Laddie for only about $10 more. If it were sold in my state, I'd stock it. I give the Laddie a buy it, and I still get it here and there as an occasional stock it lol. Cheers and Merry Christmas!

[@JonBlankman]

I enjoyed this review thoroughly. I don't know that I have actually seen any of these myself. Since I am more of a peated fanboy, my eyes immediately locked on to their Port Charlotte Heavily Peated 2013 expression when I found it this fall. As could be expected, the barley was sourced at the same seven Islay farms and also comes in at 50% ABV. I love it! How about a mirror image comparison of the 2011-2013 Port Charlotte Heavily Peated Islay Barley bottles?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Those are much harder to find in my area. Not sure I could get my hands on them. I'd love to though!

[@whiskywhereabouts]

Great breakdown, and much appreciated (sadly, I missed the 11, and can't compare to the subsequent versions).

[@MarnickB]

love the video Bill!

[@PierreMoisan-vf2ze]

Enjoyed that review Good job !and wish you happy holidays Bill

[@fotografi4fun]

Wish you the best for this Christmas 🎄

[@mamuka1977]

Merry Christmas and Happy, Healthy New Year !!!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

You as well!

[@joeappleton6849]

Review 14

[@twiggyphat2820]

Get into cigars. Change your whisky life