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Bruichladdich 1986 Oloroso Cask #356 Selected By Country Life

Bruichladdich 1986 Oloroso Cask #356 Selected By Country Life
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Lot number: 085-6969

Winning bid: £210

Mothballed by previous owners Whyte & Mackay, Bruichladdich distillery was revived in the year 2000 by indy bottler Murray McDavid. For a long time the distillery was the black sheep of Islay, on account of producing unpeated whisky in order to meet its owner's blending requirements. Contrary to general expectations though, this also made it a hit with the locals who were presumably sick of the sight of peat.

Since its resurrection, and under the guiding hand of maestro Jim McEwan, Bruichladdich hasn't shied away from experimentation in cask management, quadruple distillation, love-it-or-hate-it presentation, and the introduction of the heavily peated Port Charlotte and (REALLY heavily peated) Octomore ranges. Oh, and they make a mean gin too.

Distilled: Spring 1986

Age: 15 Years Old

Cask Type: Oloroso Sherry

Cask Number: 356

46% ABV / 70cl

Bottle Number: 241 / 800

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