Bruichladdich 2008 Private Cask Fisherman's Retreat 50cl
Lot number: 098-02092
Winning bid: £100
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.
Fisherman's Retreat
Distilled: 12.11.2008
Bottled: 15.07.2016
Cask Type: Fresh Bourbon Barrel / Yalumba Red Wine
65% ABV / 50cl
Bottle Number: 98 / 300
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