Bruichladdich 1964 40 Year Old

Distilled in 1964, this Bruichladdich represents a rare glimpse into the distillery’s history before its modern revival, laid down while under Whyte & Mackay ownership. Unusually for Islay, Bruichladdich historically focused on unpeated whisky, appealing to a local palate seeking respite from the island’s smoky traditions. Matured for four decades exclusively in bourbon casks, this 43.1% ABV expression offers a complex and nuanced character, reflecting a time when the distillery was a quiet, yet distinctive, presence on the island. Bottled in 2004, it carries the legacy of Jim McEwan, who began his cooperage apprenticeship at Bruichladdich the very year this whisky entered its long slumber.