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Whisky Review: Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014

The Whiskey Wash

We review Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014, distilled entirely from barley grown solely on Islay, specifically from barley grown on eight local farms, all within an 11-mile radius of the distillery. It has been matured for eight years in a combination of first-fill bourbon casks (80%), sherry butts (5%), and second-fill wine casks (15%).

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Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014

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Designed as fully traceable from farm to glass, Islay Barley 2014 matured in a combination of first fill bourbon casks, sherry butts and second fill wine casks. Islay Barley 2014 was distilled from barley grown on eight farms, all within an 11-mile radius of the Islay distillery. A subtle maritime note also lingers. per 750-ml.

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Review: Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014, Re/Define 18, and Re/Define 30

Drinkhacker

Here’s some errata for the faithful: The first 18-year-old single malt in the Bruichladdich portfolio, The Bruichladdich Eighteen is a true coming-of-age bottling. ” Challenging traditional perceptions of modern luxury, the prestige bottlings feature an industry-first bespoke, sustainable outer wrap. And so, I chose not to.

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We Asked 20 Sommeliers: Which Wine Do You Wish People Ordered More? (2024)

VinePair

Scanning a bottle shop or menu for something other than your tried-and-true wine can be intimidating. With so many choices, it’s easy to throw in the towel and stick to the wines you know best. Nicole Castro Garro, wine director, Lita , Aberdeen, N.J. Its higher acidity allows it to pair with many dishes.

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Wine Reviews: Old World Wines

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We asked the our national wine panel to taste and rate Old World wines from this past year. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine’s retail price (which can vary from store to store and market to market). Four Stars (91-86): A very good wine and an excellent value.

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Why Whiskey Bottles in Western Movies Look Faker Than You Think

VinePair

An equally grizzled bartender nods and wordlessly slides a bottle across the bar, slamming down a single shot glass next to it. What does that bottle look like? Whiskey bottle design is a result of careful historical research for some, calculated marketing choices for others. Whiskey,” he growls. Basil Hayden’s ? Taylor, Jr.

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We Asked 9 Sommeliers: Which One Wine Is on Your Holiday Wish List?

VinePair

Your friendly neighborhood wine shop is the perfect resource for fleshing out your wine wish list, as well as making other people’s wine wishes come true. We asked nine sommeliers across the world to share the epic bottles on their own holiday wish lists. The wines on sommeliers’ holiday wish lists in 2023: Cruse Wine Co.

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