Bruichladdich 1986 Bottled for Munchner Whisky Festival 2008
Lot number: 110-06129
Winning bid: £260
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.
Distilled: 05.11.1986
Bottled: 05.03.2008
53.4% ABV / 70cl
Bottle Number: 523 / 554
Please note damage to labels, bottle, and wear to tin with tape in inside tin.
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