Bruichladdich The Organic 2011
Bruichladdich The Organic 2011 is terroir you can taste — an unpeated Islay single malt distilled in 2011 from 100% organic Publican barley grown at Mid Coul Farm in Dalcross, Inverness, matured 11 years exclusively in first-fill ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 50% ABV in a 750mL bottle. Non-chill-filtered and natural color, as always from Bruichladdich — the Organic series is the distillery's experiment in farming-as-flavor, grown without artificial fertilizers or pesticides since the first Mid Coul harvest in 2003. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 50% ABV — 750mL
- Age: 11 years — distilled 2011, matured exclusively in first-fill bourbon casks
- Barley: 100% organic Publican barley from Mid Coul Farm, Dalcross (Inverness), Scotland
- Style: unpeated, non-chill-filtered, natural color — floral, fruity, creamy, maritime
- Distillery: Bruichladdich, Islay — Barley Provenance series
Terroir, Certified Organic
Bruichladdich's Barley Provenance series argues that whisky starts in the field — and The Organic 2011 is the cleanest expression of that argument. Mid Coul's organic barley, grown on a closed-loop farm with no agrochemicals, distills into a whisky of unusual clarity: honey, ripe pear, citrus, and floral tones with a creamy, luxurious mouthfeel that lets the grain — not the peat — take center stage. It is the distillery's rebuttal to anyone who thinks Islay means smoke. See more from Bruichladdich or explore Scotch whisky.
Tasting Notes
Crème brûlée, cantaloupe, and lemon zest with floral notes evolving into honeyed oak and toasted malt; rich, oily palate of barley sugar, vanilla fudge, and ripe pear with a signature maritime saline breeze; long finish of honey, toasted oak, and sweet barley with a trace of citrus (per retailer consensus).
How to Enjoy
Neat at 50% to experience the full barley expression, or with a few drops of water to open the floral and fruit notes. A thoughtful gift for the sustainability-minded whisky drinker; pairs with fresh seafood or lemon-infused desserts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Organic 2011 peated?
No — entirely unpeated. Bruichladdich's core range is peat-free; the smoky styles are sold as Port Charlotte and Octomore.
What makes the barley organic?
Grown without artificial fertilizers or pesticides at Mid Coul Farm, accredited by the organic certification body — the distillery's terroir series relies on single-farm grain.
How long was it aged?
Eleven years, 2011 to 2022, entirely in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels on Islay.
Barley, unadorned — order Bruichladdich The Organic 2011 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.