Bruichladdich 2004 Single Cask #1407 Eldvatten
Lot number: 096-02742
Winning bid: £80
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: November 2004
Bottled: November 2015
Cask Type: Fresh Bourbon Barrel
Cask Number: 1407
59.2% ABV / 70cl
Bottle Number: 25 / 102
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