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Bruichladdich 2003 Port Cask #538

Bruichladdich 2003 Port Cask #538
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Lot number: 092-9317

Winning bid: £160

Mothballed by previous owners Whyte & Mackay, Bruichladdich distillery was revived in the year 2000 by independent 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.

Signed by Jim McEwan

Distilled: 18.06.2003

Bottled: November 2010

Age: 6 years old

Cask Type: Port Cask

Cask Number: 538

57.5% ABV / 70cl

Bottle Number: 167 / 240

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