Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2012 – 5cl Dram (50ml)

A vintage Islay single malt distilled in 2012 using 100% Bere barley — an ancient Scottish grain variety — and matured in American oak casks.

Now available as a proper 5cl dram.

Why you’ll love it

Bere barley is one of Britain’s oldest cultivated cereal grains, known for producing a nutty, cereal-forward spirit with distinctive texture.

Expect notes of malted biscuit, porridge oats, honeyed sweetness and citrus freshness, supported by vanilla and gentle oak. The coastal Islay influence adds subtle salinity without peat smoke.

It’s bright, characterful and slightly different from standard barley expressions — ideal if you enjoy exploring raw ingredients and terroir in whisky.

A generous 5cl measure allows you to explore this heritage grain release without committing to a full bottle.

What to expect

Style: Islay single malt Scotch whisky (unpeated)
Vintage: Distilled 2012
Barley: 100% Bere barley
Maturation: American oak casks
Character: Malted cereal, honey, citrus, coastal freshness
Release Type: Limited annual release
Format: 5cl whisky dram (50ml)
Availability: Limited vintage release

Why buy your dram from WhiskyGenie

✔ Proper 5cl measure — not 3cl
✔ Carefully sourced, genuine stock
✔ Secure UK delivery
✔ Independent whisky specialist with 10+ years’ industry experience

Explore heritage barley whisky

Bere barley brings texture, nuttiness and historical character to modern whisky.

Discover Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2012 by the dram and experience grain-driven Islay whisky the smarter way.