Our Islay barley series has always been a mission. For many years now we've 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 2011 is distilled from barley grown on six western and central Islay farms in 2010.