Scotland, Isle of Islay. Distillery operational. Owner: Remy Cointreau

Owned by Invergordon Distillers from 1968 until 1993, when it joined the Whyte & Mackay portfolio, Bruichladdich closed in 1995. At the time it produced an unpeated malt primarily used for blends. Whilst well-known for its bourbon casks released in 10, 15 and 21 year old versions, it was above all the sherry-cask versions selected and bottled for the Italian market that made a lasting impression. It was for Moon Import that Penny Black 1968 and Bruichladdich 1965 (52%) - celebrating the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer - were bottled in ceramic jugs.Bought in December 2000 by Mark Reynier and reopened in May 2001, the distillery has since released endless limited editions and exclusive bottlings, including a superb 40 year old, several 1970 and 1972 vintages, and the Legacy range, primarily featuring bottlings from the late 1960s.

An Islay single malt distilled in 1970 and bottled in September 2002, aged over 31 years. Cask number #981 of a limited edition small batch. Bottle presented in its original case. The metal lid may show signs of rust. Bottle equipped with a cork stopper and cream foil seal. This bottling was one of the first produced by the new owners of Bruichladdich, which was bought in December 2000 by Mark Reynier, owner of the independent bottler Murray McDavid.