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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

Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014 – The 2014 harvest of local barley on the island of Islay was malted, mashed, and distilled, then aged for 8 years in first-fill bourbon barrels (80%) along with a combination of second-fill sherry butts (5%) and second-fill wine casks (15%). Let’s crack some corks!

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The Countries That Produce The Most Red and White Wine

VinePair

The International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) released its most recent update on wine production data last week, which showcases the changing production patterns of red, white, and rosé wine over the past two decades. Italy is currently in the lead for largest producer of red wine, accounting for 17.3 percent.

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The 10 Countries That Drink the Most Wine

VinePair

One would assume that the countries that drink the most wine in the world would remain pretty enthusiastic about the beverage, but this year, that doesn’t seem to be the case. Wine Industry Report , sharing current data on wine trends, including a list of the top 10 countries that consume the most wine. is the No.

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2014 Fattoria Paradiso Vigna Delle Lepri, Sangiovese Riserva Bertinoro, Romagna DOC

Drink Me

Fattoria Paradiso sits in Emilia-Romagna, a region of Italy that is just east of Tuscany, so it is not surprising that many of their great wines are made with the same grape as Chianti, Montepulciano and Brunello: sangiovese. It has a medium finish, lifted, with elements of ripe fruit as well as acidity and tannins floating through.

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China threatens retaliatory tariffs on EU wines

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China may target the European Union wine industry exports in response to the ongoing EU’s anti-subsidy investigations into Chinese companies, according to an update by a Chinese state-affiliated social media account. China’s move to hit European wines would jeopardise the US$800 million wine trade between the EU and China.

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