Bruichladdich Bere Barley Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Ancient Grain, Living Tradition

Bere is one of Scotland's oldest cultivated grains — a six-row barley variety that has been grown in the Orkney Islands and the Scottish Highlands for over 6,000 years. Bruichladdich's Bere Barley expression is a tribute to this ancient heritage and a testament to the distillery's unwavering commitment to terroir and provenance. By using this rare, heritage barley variety — which produces lower yields and is far more difficult to work with than modern strains — Bruichladdich creates a whisky of remarkable distinctiveness: lighter, more delicate, and with a complexity that speaks directly of the ancient grain from which it was made.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Delicate and fresh — green apple, fresh citrus, and a gentle floral sweetness with hints of lightly spiced gingerbread and soft cereal grain
• Palate: Light and elegant — orchard fruit, vanilla, and a subtle spice that carries the ancient barley's distinctive character with quiet confidence
• Finish: Clean and medium-length with lingering citrus, gentle spice, and a fresh, grain-forward warmth

Specs

• Distillery: Bruichladdich, Islay, Scotland
• Barley: Heritage Bere Barley — 6,000+ Year Old Scottish Grain Variety
• Style: Unpeated Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• ABV: 50% / Proof: 100
• Size: 750ml

A whisky rooted in 6,000 years of Scottish agricultural history — Bruichladdich Bere Barley is a rare and remarkable expression for those who want to taste where whisky truly comes from.