Bruichladdich 1998 10 Year Old Manzanilla Sherry Edition
Lot number: 097-00811
Winning bid: £130
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.
Matured in rich Spanish Manzanilla Sherry casks creating a deep colour and sweetness to this rare malt.
Distilled: 1998
Age: 10 Years Old
Cask Type: Manzanilla Sherry
46% ABV / 70cl
Bottle Number: 5329 / 6000
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