Bruichladdich 2005 Single Cask #452 Eldvatten

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.

Bottled by Svenska Eldvatten.

Distilled: June 2005

Bottled: January 2016

Cask Type: First Oloroso Sherry Hogshead

Cask Number: 452

59.2% ABV / 70cl

Bottle Number: 30 / 264

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