{"product_id":"bruichladdich-islay-barley-2014-8-year-old-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","title":"Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014 8 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eThis 2014 Vintage of Port Charlotte Islay Barley delivers a compelling blend of bold peat smoke and refined orchard-fruit sweetness—an Islay malt that strikes balance between intensity and elegance. It’s confident enough for seasoned peat fans, yet polished enough to sip and savour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"439\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eDistilled on the Scottish island of Islay by Bruichladdich Distillery, the Port Charlotte “Islay Barley” series emphasizes terroir: this 2014 vintage uses 100% barley grown on Islay, with the malt peated to roughly 40 ppm. The spirit was matured in a mix of casks—approximately 84 % in first-fill bourbon barrels, 8 % in second-fill virgin oak and 8 % in second-fill Bordeaux wine casks. It is bottled at 50 % ABV with no added colouring and non-chill-filtered, offering a clean yet powerful expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opens with malt-rich aromas—digestive biscuits, warm vanilla, honey and crème brûlée—before the peat embers drift in. As it breathes, stone-fruit notes (apricot, ripe melon) emerge alongside gentle citrus peel and light oak spice.\u003cbr data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full and assertive. The smoke is clean and aromatic, more ember-than-ash, layered with vanilla custard, toffee, ripe pear and a hint of dried apricot. Mid-palate introduces light rye-spice grain, chalky mineral and a fresh sea-air breeze.\u003cbr data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming and cleansing. The peat gently lingers with salted-caramel sweetness and subtle oak char, then fades into bright citrus zest and a faint herbal note. The finish keeps the peat integrated rather than overwhelming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"2588\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1793\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1856\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1976\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2039\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2067\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2130\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e50% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2158\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2221\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eIslay, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2249\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003eProduction Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2347\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e100% Islay-grown barley; peat at ~40 ppm; matured in bourbon, virgin oak \u0026amp; Bordeaux wine casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2375\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2479\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eMalt biscuit, honey, vanilla, apricot, ripe melon, peat smoke, sea-air, citrus peel, light oak spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2507\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2502\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2588\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eHeavily peated single malt—Islay character with refined fruit and cask nuance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45197580730434,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Bruichladdich_Islay_Barley_2014_8_Year_Old_Single_Malt_Scotch_Whisky_750ml.webp?v=1789235585","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/bruichladdich-islay-barley-2014-8-year-old-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}