Vintage till 1989

Bruichladdich – 1970 Vintage

Bruichladdich - 1970 Vintage

Bruichladdich - 1970 Vintage

Age na Volume 700ml
Bottled 2002 Alc. 44,2% Vol.
Distilled 1970 Bottle no. 2063/4200
Comments 100% American oak hogshead. Concentraded, rich luscious. The texture is sensational. Stunning aromatics. One of my personal favourites. Cork stopper and packed in metal tin.

 

Bruichladdich – 1970 Vintage for USA

Bruichladdich - 1970 Vintage for USA

Bruichladdich - 1970 Vintage for USA

Age 31 y Volume 750ml
Bottled 2002 Alc. 44,2% Vol.
Distilled 1970 Bottle no. 3850/4200
Comments 100% American oak hogshead. Concentraded, rich luscious. The texture is sensational. Stunning aromatics. One of my personal favourites. Slightly different label in comparison to the European version. Cork stopper and packed in metal tin.

Bruichladdich – 1970 Vintage for Taiwan Cask 5154

Bruichladdich - 1970 Vintage for Taiwan Cask 5154

Bruichladdich - 1970 Vintage for Taiwan Cask 5154

Age na Volume 700ml
Bottled 2006 Alc. 40,2% Vol.
Distilled 1970 Bottle no. 27/240
Comments Cask no. 5154. Natural cask strength. Exclusively bottled for Taiwan. Cork stopper and packed in metal tin.

 

Bruichladdich – 1970 Vintage 125th Anniversary of Bruichladdich

Bruichladdich - 1970 Vintage 125th Anniversary of Bruichladdich

Bruichladdich - 1970 Vintage 125th Anniversary of Bruichladdich

Age 35 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 2006 Alc. 40,1% Vol.
Distilled 1970 Bottle no. 912/2502
Comments 1970 whisky matured for 35 years in Bourbon casks and then ACE´d in Zind Humbrecht  “Selection de grains Noble” Pinot Gris Alsace white wine casks – one of the handful of wines to score 100/100 points in the Wine Spectator. Cork stopper and packed in special wooden box including certificate. 

Taste descriptors: Nectarine, paw paw, honeydew, passion fruit, mango, guave, marzipan, candy floss, black cherry, banana and Madeira cake.

 

Bruichladdich – 1972 Launch in Canada

Bruichladdich - 1972 Launch in Canada

Bruichladdich - 1972 Launch in Canada

Age 29 y Volume 700ml
Bottled Jan 2002 Alc. 49,3% Vol.
Distilled 28.05.1972 Bottle no. 14/20
Comments Cask Reference: 8/9. Bourbon cask. Limited vintage bottling – Bruichladdich launch in Canada. Cork stopper

 

Bruichladdich – 1972 Launch in Japan

Bruichladdich - 1972 Launch in Japan

Bruichladdich - 1972 Launch in Japan

Age 29 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 11.12.2001 Alc. 49,3% Vol.
Distilled 28.05.1972 Bottle no. 149/404
Comments Cask Reference: 689. Bourbon cask. Limited vintage bottling – Bruichladdich launch in Japan. Cork stopper

 

Bruichladdich – 1973 Vintage

Bruichladdich - 1973 Vintage

Bruichladdich - 1973 Vintage

Age 30 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 2003 Alc. 40,2% Vol.
Distilled 1973 Bottle no. 756/4200
Comments 65% American Oak, 35% Spanish Oak. One of my personal favourites

 

Bruichladdich – 1984 Vintage WMD Whisky of Mass Distinction

Bruichladdich - 1984 Vintage WMD Whisky of Mass Distinction

Bruichladdich - 1984 Vintage WMD Whisky of Mass Distinction

Age n/a Volume 700ml
Bottled 2003 Alc. 46% Vol.
Distilled 1984 Bottle no. 144/440
Comments 60% Refill Bourbon, 20% Refill Oloroso, 20% Refill Fino. Great story behind !!! 

Headline of The Times from 27.09.2003: “US spies mistake a wee dram for weapon of mass destruction.”

Bruichladdich – 1984 Redder Still

Bruichladdich - 1984 Redder Still

Bruichladdich - 1984 Redder Still

Age 22 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 2007 Alc. 50,4% Vol.
Distilled 1984 Bottle no. 3207/4080
Comments Matured in Bourbon casks for 22 years and then in rare Chateau Lafleur Pomerol Bordeaux wine casks. Deep  red colourd – exquisite rich dry fruity flavours. Cork stopper and packed in metal tin

 

Bruichladdich – 1984 Golder Still

Bruichladdich - 1984 Golder Still

Bruichladdich - 1984 Golder Still

Age 23 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 2008 Alc. 51% Vol.
Distilled 1984 Bottle no. 53/4866
Comments Matured in bourbon squat hogshead for 23 years. The latest in the “Still” series. This one-off bottling comes from some unusual bourbon casks, rare squat hogshead. These experimental “dumpy” casks were used for a brief period in the eighties before American coopers settled on the current format for ease of storage. The extra whisky/wood contact given to to the maturing spirit is reminiscent of an older style character. Cork stopper and packed in metal tin.

Bruichladdich – 1985 Single Cask Range for Canada

Bruichladdich - 1985 Single Cask Range for Canada

Bruichladdich - 1985 Single Cask Range for Canada

Age 23 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 2008 Alc. 47,5% Vol.
Distilled 1985 Bottle no. na
Comments Single Cask Range for Canada. Bourbon cask matured and additional Madeira cask finish. Cork stopper.

 

Bruichladdich – 1986 Blacker Still

Bruichladdich - 1986 Blacker Still

Bruichladdich - 1986 Blacker Still

Age 20 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 2006 Alc. 50,7% Vol.
Distilled 1986 Bottle no. 223/2840
Comments Matured in Oloroso sherry casks for 20 years. The first in the “Still” series, which was sold out in record time. A satiny aftertaste that seemingly goes on forever, culminating on the mellowness of the oak. Absolute decadence! Cork stopper and packed in metal tin.

 

Bruichladdich – 1986 Dark Sherry “Country Life”

Bruichladdich - 1986 Dark Sherry "Country Life"

Bruichladdich - 1986 Dark Sherry "Country Life"

Age 15 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 2001 Alc. 46% Vol.
Distilled 1986 Bottle no. 481/800
Comments Single cask bottling. Location: Warehouse 6. Cask no. 356. Wood: Oloroso Sherry. Distilled: Spring 1986. Selected by Country Life & Jim McEwan on 12.07.2001 . Cork stopper

Bruichladdich – 1986 Dark Sherry I

Bruichladdich - 1986 Dark Sherry I

Bruichladdich - 1986 Dark Sherry I

Age n/a Volume 700ml
Bottled 2005 Alc. 54,9% Vol.
Distilled 1986 Bottle no. 320/516
Comments Fresh Sherry Butt. One of the famous dark sherry bottlings. “Extremely big, thick, not light at all which is unusual with Bruichladdich. And an interminable finish on dried fruits, salt and quite some rubber. Brilliant whisky, that’s for sure. It seems they bought some perfect sherry butts at the distillery in 1986″ – comment from Serge – WhiskyFun

 

Bruichladdich – 1986 Dark Sherry II

Bruichladdich - 1986 Dark Sherry II

Bruichladdich - 1986 Dark Sherry II

Age n/a Volume 700ml
Bottled 2006 Alc. 54,9% Vol.
Distilled 1986 Bottle no. 260/498
Comments Fresh Sherry Butt. Cask Number 2. One of the famous 1986 single cask bottlings. Cork stopper and packed in metal tin

 

Bruichladdich – 1986 Dark Sherry III

Bruichladdich - 1986 Dark Sherry III

Bruichladdich - 1986 Dark Sherry III

Age n/a Volume 700ml
Bottled 2006 Alc. 57% Vol.
Distilled 1986 Bottle no. n/a
Comments Fresh Sherry Butt. Cask Number 494. One of the famous 1986 single cask bottlings. Cork stopper and packed in metal tin

 

Bruichladdich – 1986 Dark Sherry Münchner Whisky Festival 2008

Bruichladdich - 1986 Dark Sherry Münchner Whisky Festival 2008

Bruichladdich - 1986 Dark Sherry Münchner Whisky Festival 2008

Age 21 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 5.03.2008 Alc. 53,4% Vol.
Distilled 5.11.1986 Bottle no. 499/5554
Comments Fresh Sherry Butt. Cask Number 531. Specially selected by Jim McEwan for Münchner Whisky Festival 2008. Cork stopper and packed in metal tin

 

Bruichladdich – 1986 Dark Sherry “La Maison du Whisky”

Bruichladdich - 1986 Dark Sherry "La Maison du Whisky"

Bruichladdich - 1986 Dark Sherry "La Maison du Whisky"

Age n/a Volume 700ml
Bottled 2005 Alc. 46% Vol.
Distilled 1986 Bottle no. 152/690
Comments Fresh Sherry Butt. Cask Number 2. Special bottling for the  50th anniversary of La Maison du Whisky. Cork stopper and packed in metal tin

 

Bruichladdich – 1986 Dark Sherry “Alfred Pluznik”

Bruichladdich - 1986 Dark Sherry "Alfred Pluznik"

Bruichladdich - 1986 Dark Sherry "Alfred Pluznik"

Age n/a Volume 700ml
Bottled 2005 Alc. 55,3% Vol.
Distilled 1986 Bottle no. n/a
Comments This rare Sherry But matured cask No 539 of Bruichladdich 1986 was selected by Master Distiller Jim McEwan to celebrate the 60th birthday of Berthold Pluznik, who like the spirit is warm and mellow with an unforgettable strength of character. Cork stopper and packed in metal tin

 

Bruichladdich – 1986 Dark Sherry special for Taiwan

Bruichladdich - 1986 Dark Sherry special for Taiwan

Bruichladdich - 1986 Dark Sherry special for Taiwan

Age n/a Volume 700ml
Bottled 2005 Alc. 57,5% Vol.
Distilled 1986 Bottle no. 162/222
Comments Exclusively bottled for Taiwan. Cask No. 540. Cork stopper.

Bruichladdich – 1986 Dark Sherry for Park Avenue Liquor Shop

Bruichladdich - 1986 Dark Sherry for Park Avenue Liquor Shop

Bruichladdich - 1986 Dark Sherry for Park Avenue Liquor Shop

Age 18 y Volume 750ml
Bottled 2005 Alc. 57,5% Vol.
Distilled 1986 Bottle no. na
Comments Fresh Sherry Butt. Cask Number 540. Exclusively bottled for Park Avenue Liquor Shop. Cork stopper and packed in metal tin

 

Bruichladdich – 1988 Bourbon/Willi Opitz Casks for Taiwan bottled 2007

Bruichladdich - 1988 Bourbon/Willi Opitz Casks for Taiwan bottled 2007

Bruichladdich - 1988 Bourbon/Willi Opitz Casks for Taiwan bottled 2007

Age 19 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 2007 Alc. 48,5% Vol.
Distilled 1988 Bottle no. 39/120
Comments Matured in Bourbon Casks. Enhanced in Willi Opitz Casks Cask. Limited edition. Exclusively bottled for Taiwan. Cork stopper and packed in metal tin

 

Bruichladdich – 1988 Bourbon/Willi Opitz Casks for Taiwan bottled 2008

Bruichladdich - 1988 Bourbon/Willi Opitz Casks for Taiwan bottled 2008

Bruichladdich - 1988 Bourbon/Willi Opitz Casks for Taiwan bottled 2008

Age 19 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 2008 Alc. 48,5% Vol.
Distilled 1988 Bottle no. 102/210
Comments Matured in Bourbon Casks. Enhanced in Willi Opitz Casks Cask. Limited edition. Exclusively bottled for Taiwan. Cork stopper and packed in metal tin

 

Bruichladdich – 1989 Full Strength

Bruichladdich - 1989 Full Strength

Bruichladdich - 1989 Full Strength

Age 13 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 2004 Alc. 57,1% Vol.
Distilled 1989 Bottle no. n/a
Comments 100% American Oak. Luminous. Middleweight and muscular with a sturdy oak foundation. Snappy and youthful – a clean, lean Islay machine.

Bruichladdich – 1989 Exclusively bottled for Party Source

Bruichladdich - 1989 Exclusively bottled for Party Source

Bruichladdich - 1989 Exclusively bottled for Party Source

Age 16 y Volume 750ml
Bottled 2005 Alc. 50% Vol.
Distilled 1989 Bottle no. na
Comments Aged for 16 years in Bourbon casks, and then mature enhaced in Guigal Hermitage Rouge Syrah wine casks to create a sensational complex and balanced dram. Cork stopper and packed in metal tin

 

Bruichladdich – 1989 Special Exclusive Bottling for Scandlines

Bruichladdich - 1989 Special Exclusive Bottling for Scandlines

Bruichladdich - 1989 Special Exclusive Bottling for Scandlines

Age 17 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 2007 Alc. 46% Vol.
Distilled 1989 Bottle no. 266/360
Comments Cask no.4, Special exclusive bottling for Scandlines. Bourbon Cask

 

Bruichladdich – 1989 ACE´d in Guigal Condrieu Wine Casks

Bruichladdich - 1989 ACE´d in Guigal Condrieu Wine Casks

Bruichladdich - 1989 ACE´d in Guigal Condrieu Wine Casks

Age 16 y Volume 700ml
Bottled n/a Alc. 46% Vol.
Distilled 1989 Bottle no. n/a
Comments Bourbon Casks. ACE´d in Guigal Condrieu Wine Casks. Limited release bottling for the Asian market. Cork stopper and packed in metal tin.

 

Bruichladdich – 1989 Rum Cask Finish

Bruichladdich - 1989 Rum Cask Finish

Bruichladdich - 1989 Rum Cask Finish

Age 17 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 2007 Alc. 46% Vol.
Distilled 1989 Bottle no. n/a
Comments Limited Edition. Rum Cask finish

 

Bruichladdich – 1989 ACE´d in Wine Casks from Carmel Winery

Bruichladdich - 1989 ACE´d in Wine Casks from Carmel Winery

Bruichladdich - 1989 ACE´d in Wine Casks from Carmel Winery

Age 18 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 2007 Alc. 46% Vol.
Distilled 1989 Bottle no. n/a
Comments Limited Release Vintage Series. ACED in Wine Casks from Carmel Winery, Israel

 

Bruichladdich – 1989 Exclusive for Hanseatische

Bruichladdich - 1989 Exclusive for Hanseatische

Bruichladdich - 1989 Exclusive for Hanseatische

Age 16 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 2007 Alc. 46% Vol.
Distilled 1989 Bottle no. 272/330
Comments Matured in Sherry Casks, Special bottling for Hanseatische Weinhandelsgesellschaft Bremen, Germany.

 

Bruichladdich – 1989 Full Strength Aged 16 Years for Oddbins

Bruichladdich - 1989 Full Strength Aged 16 Years for Oddbins

Bruichladdich - 1989 Full Strength Aged 16 Years for Oddbins

Age 16 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 2005 Alc. 56,1% Vol.
Distilled 1989 Bottle no. n/a
Comments Special exclusive limited release bottling for Oddbins. Matured in Sherry Casks for 16 years. Cork stopper and packed in metal tin.

 

Bruichladdich – 1989 Black Art 19 Years

Bruichladdich - 1989 Black Art 19 Years

Bruichladdich - 1989 Black Art 19 Years

Age 19 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 2009 Alc. 51,1% Vol.
Distilled 1989 Bottle no. 3584/6000
Comments Even we don´t know how Jim has conjured-up this sublime dram- He won´t tell us ! Very fine, incredible elegant, decantly hued. Perplexingly complex, mischeviously prepared and sensuously provocative, beguiling, other-worldly … inspired. Matured in Bourbon and assorted wine casks. Cork stopper and packed in metal tin.

 

Bruichladdich – 1989 Black Art 21 Years

Bruichladdich - 1989 Black Art 21 Years

Bruichladdich - 1989 Black Art 21 Years

Age 21 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 2010 Alc. 49,7% Vol.
Distilled 1989 Bottle no. n/a
Comments The second Black Art reklease now an ongoing part of the Bruichladdich range. Matured in wide variety of American and European oak casks. Cork stopper and packed in metal tin.

 

Bruichladdich – 1989 Bourbon Casks limited release bottling

Bruichladdich - 1989 Bourbon Casks limited release bottling

Bruichladdich - 1989 Bourbon Casks limited release bottling

Age 18 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 2008 Alc. 49% Vol.
Distilled 1989 Bottle no. na
Comments Special limited release bottling for Asian market. Matured in Bourbon Casks for 18 years. Cask strength. Cork stopper and packed in metal tin.

 

Bruichladdich – 1989 Bourbon Casks for Taiwan bottled 2007

Bruichladdich - 1989 Bourbon Casks for Taiwan bottled 2007

Bruichladdich - 1989 Bourbon Casks for Taiwan bottled 2007

Age 18 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 2007 Alc. 49% Vol.
Distilled 1989 Bottle no. 7/120
Comments Matured in Bourbon Casks. Limited edition. Exclusively bottled for Taiwan. Cork stopper and packed in metal tin

 

Bruichladdich – 1989 Bourbon Casks for Taiwan bottled 2008

Bruichladdich - 1989 Bourbon Casks for Taiwan bottled 2008

Bruichladdich - 1989 Bourbon Casks for Taiwan bottled 2008

Age 18 y Volume 700ml
Bottled 2008 Alc. 49% Vol.
Distilled 1989 Bottle no. 81/210
Comments Matured in Bourbon Casks. Limited edition. Exclusively bottled for Taiwan. Cork stopper and packed in metal tin