Bruichladdich 2004 19 Year Old Rafly.com Celebrating 1000 Reviews
Lot number: 173-03541
Winning bid: £110
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 the Irish Sea Trading Company Ltd to celebrate 1000 reviews on Ralphy.com
The bottle has been signed by the man himself.
Bottled: September 2023
Cask Type: 1st Fill Bourbon
52.7% ABV / 70cl
Bottle Number: One of only 233 bottles released
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