Distilled in 2007 and bottled in 2015, this single cask is the first ever release of the 2007 Harvest of Islay Barley.
Matured in Fresh Oak, the barley was grown at Rockside Farm on the Wild West Coast of the Rhinns by Mark and Rohaise French.
The Micro Provenance series is unique to Bruichladdich and is conceived as an exploration into cask evolution, each were individually picked by retired Master Distiller Jim McEwan to explore the fine nuances of the Bruichladdich whisky and the effects of warehousing, oak, cask and micro-climate on maturing spirit.
Number of bottles: 468
Nose: It opens on sweet oak and hot mashed barley which is balanced by a brilliant combination of zesty citrus fruits and the floral notes of wild flowers and plants growing on the cliffs and coastline of our storm lashed coast.
Palate: After some 10 minutes, the soft fruits created by slow distillation rise serenely, coated with a dash of honey and lemon, and then add a twist of spiced cinnamon with vanilla syrup, pear and melon.
Finish: Long and rich.