Bruichladdich launches seven-year Islay rye whisky exclusively in US
Bruichladdich unveiled The Laddie Rye, a limited-edition rye whisky exclusively available in the United States. The seven-year expression is distilled from locally grown Islay rye and malting barley, making Bruichladdich the only Islay distillery producing rye whisky.
Bruichladdich Debuts New Limited-Edition Rye Whisky, The Laddie Rye
The latest innovation from Bruichladdich Distillery is now exclusively available in the United States
NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2025 — Bruichladdich has unveiled its latest innovation, The Laddie Rye: a new and limited-edition rye whisky exclusively available in the United States.
Aged for seven years and bottled at 50% ABV, The Laddie Rye 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. The Virgin Oak casks have been toasted rather than charred, allowing the peppery aromas and distinct flavors of the Islay grown rye to come to the fore.
Unique in flavor, The Laddie Rye takes Bruichladdich's signature fruity and floral character in a new direction. Ground ginger and cracked black pepper open on the nose, followed by a warming mix of clove, cinnamon and nutmeg. The peppery heat from the Islay-grown rye is balanced with smooth honey and vanilla from the American oak on the palate, with Bruichladdich's citrus style settling on the finish. With a distinct mash bill, The Laddie Rye is distilled using a combination of locally grown Islay rye and malting barley. Bruichladdich is the only distillery on Islay producing rye whisky.
Beyond expanding the distillery's diverse cereal growing program and seeking out new flavor, 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.
Bruichladdich Master Blender, Adam Hannett, says "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. 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."
The launch of The Laddie Rye is testament to Bruichladdich's mission to balance people, profit and planet. The distillery was the first Scotch whisky company in the world to achieve B Corp certification in 2020 and continues to use its business as a force for good.
Every drop of The Laddie Rye has been grown, harvested, distilled, matured and bottled on Islay.
The Laddie Rye is now exclusively available in the United States, priced at $59.99.
