Step back in time and savor a true taste of history with Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2013, Aged 10 Years. This exceptional whisky, crafted from the rare and resilient Bere barley, showcases the rich complexity of this ancient grain. Grown in Scotland's harshest conditions, Bere barley imparts a distinct character to the whisky—bold, complex, and deeply rewarding.

With each sip, you'll experience layers of flavor that unfold beautifully, from fresh green fruits to the warming embrace of lightly spiced gingerbread. The 10 years of aging have perfected the balance between these flavors, making it a truly unique and unforgettable dram.

Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2013 is more than just a whisky; it’s a celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, and the enduring spirit of an ancient grain. For those who appreciate whisky with depth and a story behind it, this is an absolute must-have.

TASTING NOTES

NOSE:
Aromas of warm citrus, tropical fruit, and sweet malty flour are immediate on the nose. As the whisky opens the sweetness of the fruit, oak and malted Bere barley combine to give an uplifting, sunny feel to the dram, enhanced with fragrant peach skin, fresh vanilla pods, candied orange and creamy fudge. Over time, delicate floral notes of rose and subtle sweet violet appear.

PALATE:
On the palate, the presence of the malted grain is unmistakable with notes of popcorn, brown sugar and warm porridge. The Bere barley provides a soft, rounded mouthfeel, beautifully complementing the sweet, stoned fruit notes. Apricot, peach, melon and candied orange are balanced with the gentle influence of the oak, which adds a hint of vanilla, coconut and marzipan.

FINISH:
Milk chocolate, malted grain and crème brulee add to the soft finish, while a hint of mango and orange blossom honey linger.

CHARACTER:
With each vintage of Bruichladdich Bere Barley has its own unique style. The spirit distilled from this ancient, genetically diverse grain stands apart, with the hardy character of the barley evident alongside the incredible amount of fruit and floral notes derived from a long fermentation and traditional distillation. As the spirit matures on Islay, in quality American oak barrels, each Bere barely vintage takes shape – telling the story of the grain, of terroir, of tradition, and of our progressive thinking and careful cask selection to showcase its unique flavour.