This New Zealand-exclusive single cask from Bruichladdich is a rare treat: distilled in 2014 and matured for 8 years in second-fill French oak barrels, it’s bottled at a robust 62.9% ABV. Crafted from a careful blend of Concerto and Propino barley, the whisky balances the natural sweetness of the grain with the subtle influence of seasoned oak.

Expect aromas of honeycomb, vanilla, and orchard fruit, lifted by floral notes and a touch of spice. On the palate, it’s bright and layered, with pear, apricot, toasted almond, and soft oak tannin, finishing long and warming with a clean mineral edge. Non-chill filtered and natural in color, this bottling captures Bruichladdich’s ethos of provenance and flavor-first whisky making. Limited in quantity, it’s a collector’s gem and a conversation piece for those who appreciate Islay’s more elegant, unpeated side.

Bruichladdich is Islay’s progressive distillery, founded in 1881 and revived in 2001 with a mission to push boundaries of provenance, transparency, and terroir. Unlike its peated Islay neighbors, Bruichladdich specializes in unpeated, floral, and complex single malts, though it also produces the heavily peated Port Charlotte and Octomore ranges. The distillery is known for its Victorian-era equipment, slow trickle distillation, and commitment to 100% Scottish barley, often experimenting with different varietals and growing regions. Sustainability and community are central: Bruichladdich is B Corp certified, sources locally, and bottles entirely on Islay. Its Micro Provenance Series showcases single cask bottlings selected by Head Distiller Adam Hannett, each a snapshot of experimentation with barley type, cask, and maturation.

700mL | 62.9%