Bruichladdich 1984 - 32 Year Old - Rare Cask Series

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.

Bruichladdich head distiller Adam Hannett believes old Bruichladdich in Bourbon is the ultimate expression of the spirit. The fruit, the faint salt tang, the signature elegance is all there but there is now layer upon layer of vanilla/butterscotch complexity. In 2008, then master distiller Jim McEwan identified a classic vintage parcel of that celebrated style and recasked into fresh Bourbon for the last leg of an epic journey.

Distilled: 1984

Age: 32 Years Old

Cask Type: Bourbon

43.7% ABV / 70cl

Qty Produced: 3000  (individually numbered)