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Bruichladdich 2005 Gann Baraille Queen of the Hebrides

Bruichladdich 2005 Gann Baraille Queen of the Hebrides
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Lot number: 096-07606

Winning bid: £85

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 as the first edition in a series of three for Queen of the Hebrides Gann Baraille.

Distilled: 08.06.2005

Bottled: 12.07.2016

Cask Type: Sherry Hogshead

Cask Number: 432

64.8% ABV / 70cl

Bottle Number: 294 / 305

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