Our Islay barley series has always been a mission. For many years now weve sought to showcase the phenomenon of terroir in single malt whisky the belief that soil, climate, micro-climate, geographic orientation, natural influences and local weather systems will influence the quality and flavour profile of the spirit, making it a unique expression of place. Bruichladdich Islay barley 2012 is distilled from barley grown on eight western and central Islay farms in 2011.