Bruichladdich Vlainch 2003 Port Cask #538
Lot number: 093-3149
Winning bid: £120
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.
Signed by Jim McEwan
Distilled: 18.06.2003
Bottled: November 2010
Age: 6 years old
Cask Type: Port Cask
Cask Number: 538
57.5% ABV / 70cl
Bottle Number: 136 / 240
Please note minor mark to tube.
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