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# Bruichladdich Intros 2d Expression of The Laddie Rye, Just for U.S.
- URL: https://bevnews.net/bruichladdich-intros-2d-expression-of-the-laddie-rye-just-for-u-s/
- Published: 2026-10-07T03:44:48.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-07T03:44:48.000Z
- Author: Joel Whitaker
- Tags: New Procucts, Bruichladdich

Following the success of The Laddie Rye's U.S. debut in 2025, **Bruichladdich** announces the launch of the second expression of its Islay-grown rye whisky. Exclusively available in the U.S., the latest release is distilled using locally grown rye and Islay malting barley, harvested within an 11-mile radius of the Hebridean distillery.

Aged for six years, ultra-high provenance and fully traceable from farm to bottle, every drop of The Laddie Rye has been harvested, distilled, matured and bottled on its island home. As a rotational crop, rye helps diversify the soil and reduce the need for agrochemicals, supporting regenerative agriculture and long-term soil health. Bruichladdich is currently the only distillery on Islay producing a rye whisky.

**How It's Made:** Distilled from a single-farm 2019 harvest and bottled at 50% ABV, The Laddie Rye was matured in a combination of first-fill bourbon barrels and second-fill American Virgin Oak casks. A selection of bourbon barrels was returned to the cooperage to be de-charred and re-charred, breathing new life into the wood and adding a distinct undercurrent of smoldering, toasted oak to the whisky.

**On the Nose and Palate:** Viscous, aromatic spice, crushed cloves and toasted coconut open on the nose. The influence of the island-grown rye comes to the forefront with dark licorice root, peppery heat and aniseed on the palate, enhanced with the toasted oak character from the re-charred barrels. Soft honeyed fruit, caramel and warm citrus notes bring balance and brightness, while a hint of coastal sea air lingers on the finish.

**What They're Saying:** "We really leaned into experimentation and interesting wood types when it came to this release," said Bruichladdich Master Blender, **Adam Hannett**. "The de-char/re-char of the ex-bourbon barrels adds depth and complexity, bringing immense wood spice and a robust leathery oak character that beautifully complements the earthiness of the Islay-grown rye.

**Avail;ability:** The Laddie Rye, priced at $59.99, is exclusively available for purchase in the U.S. at [us.bruichladdich.com](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4791092-1&h=3076121825&u=http%3A%2F%2Fus.bruichladdich.com&a=us.bruichladdich.com&ref=bevnews.net) and at selected specialist retailers.