As a beloved and ongoing part of Islay distillery Bruichladdich's Barley Exploration series, it appears that we have a new 14 Year Old Islay Barley expression in the works!

The project to grow barley on Islay started in 2004, when Bruichladdich begin working with local growers to harvest barley for distillation for the first time in over 100 years.

"At Bruichladdich, whisky is more than just a drink. It's a force for positive change. We use our uncompromising spirit to reconnect land, community, and dram for good. We step outside conventional whisky systems to champion agriculture, unlocking barley's diverse flavour potential and supporting farmers

In search of the most respectful solutions for the environment. In this exploratory series, we pioneer three principles: the what, the where and the how of barley growing in Scotland.

Our Bruichladdich Islay barley is a unique expression of our island home. Here, on this western outcrop overlooking the Atlantic, barley fields are exposed to the elements and ravaged by marauding geese."

The new Bruichladdich Islay Barley Aged 14 Years expression is bottled at 50% ABV, and is said to be a cereal-forward spirit that is floral and complex, with a maritime-citrus note, as a result of being aged in ex-Bourbon and ex-Wine casks in the distillery's Islay warehouses.