Available exclusively in the United States, the expression has spent the entirety of its maturation life on Islay in a combination of quality first-fill bourbon barrels and first-fill Virgin American Oak casks. It is aged for seven years and bottled at 100 proof. With a distinct mash bill, The Laddie Rye is distilled using a combination of locally grown Islay rye and malting barley.

Beyond expanding the distillery’s diverse cereal growing program, the idea to use rye was born out of the grain’s regenerative properties for the soil. Rye is a beneficial rotational crop that promotes healthy soils, essential for future-proofing the land.

“This whisky couldn’t be more ‘Islay.’ Every single aspect of its creation, from growing and harvesting the rye right through to its final bottling, has been done on our island home,” says Bruichladdich Master Blender Adam Hannett. “Experimenting and pushing boundaries is at the heart of what we do, and The Laddie Rye perfectly embodies that spirit. Distilled using locally grown Islay rye and Islay malting barley, we’ve crafted a signature expression with remarkable depth and complexity, and we’re delighted to invite whisky lovers to experience something truly special with this limited release.”

Bruichladdich’s The Laddie Rye is available now for $59.99.

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