A Bold, Grain-Forward Innovation from Islay – Bruichladdich The Laddie Rye 7-Year Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Bruichladdich The Laddie Rye rewrites the Islay script by crafting a rare rye-driven Scotch that’s grown, distilled, matured, and bottled entirely on the island — a true expression of provenance, innovation, and sustainability.
Tasting Experience
Color: Warm gold with light amber highlights.
Nose: Ground ginger, cracked black pepper, and warm baking spices — clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg unfold gently.
Palate: Bold rye spice leads with peppery heat, balanced by smooth honey, vanilla, and a soft creaminess from American oak.
Finish: Cinnamon and clove linger, framed by mellow toasted oak and a hint of bright citrus, with a gentle coastal salinity underscoring its Islay origin.
Craftsmanship
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Mash bill: 55% locally grown Islay rye and 45% Islay malted barley.
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Matured for 7 years in a combination of first-fill bourbon barrels and toasted (not charred) virgin American oak casks, imparting spice and smooth wood notes.
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Distilled and matured entirely on Islay, reflecting the distillery’s commitment to terroir and regenerative agriculture.
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Non–chill filtered and without any added coloring, preserving purity and flavor.
Proof & Specs
ABV: 50% (100 proof)
Type: Single Grain Scotch Whisky, Rye-Driven
Region: Islay, Scotland
Accolades
As Bruichladdich’s first-ever rye whisky, this expression is celebrated for its pioneering character, combining Islay’s terroir, local rye cultivation, and the distillery’s signature floral elegance.
Best Enjoyed
Savor neat to fully appreciate its complex spice, wood, and coastal influence. It also elevates an Islay Rye Old Fashioned — stirred with demerara syrup and aromatic bitters over a large ice cube.
Experience the pioneering spirit, rye-driven complexity, and coastal elegance of Bruichladdich The Laddie Rye 7-Year Single Grain Scotch Whisky on Royal Batch — a bold new chapter in Islay whisky.
