- The 2026 expression of The Laddie Rye is now available in the U.S. Distilled using locally grown Islay rye and Islay malting barley from the Bruichladdich Distillery's Hebridean home
- Beyond exceptional flavor, The Laddie Rye champions regenerative agriculture and soil health, aligning with the B Corp certified distillery's mission to balance profit, purpose and planet
- The latest release coincides with Bruichladdich Distillery's 25th anniversary, celebrating over two decades of progressive whisky-making
NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 United States, the latest release is distilled using locally grown rye and Islay malting barley, harvested within an 11-mile radius of the Hebridean distillery.
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