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 bottled by Whyte & Mackay before the distillery was bought by Mark Reynier (Murray McDavid) on 19 December 2000. Note that the distillery closed in late January 1995 and did not begin production again until 29 May 2001. The distillation must date from the second half of the 1980s, making it a malt without any real smoke. The label on the back of this version is specifically for the German market. Presented with its own booklet and a cork stopper protected by a green foil seal.