Bruichladdich Ancien Regime 1998

Bruichladdich Ancien Regime 1998

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Bruichladdich Ancien Regime 1998 is a single malt Scotch whisky from Islay, Scotland. Distilled in 1998, this bottling represents the final era of production before the distillery was mothballed. The name refers to the old methods and equipment used before the modern revival. On the nose, it shows scents of poached apples and vanilla. The palate is clean with tastes of honey and peppery spice, followed by a soft, warming finish. Maturation in American oak has provided a solid foundation for the floral spirit. It offers a clear look at the house style during the final years of the previous ownership.

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Built in 1881, Bruichladdich passed from owner to owner over the next 80 years, eventually closing their on-site maltings in the early 1960s. Demand for this distinctly fruity Islay malt was so great during the 1970s that additional stills were added to allow for an increase in capacity. Whyte and Mackay acquired Bruichladdich in 1993, but shut down production in the mid-1990s, with Murray McDavid taking over operations in the year 2000. The 15 years thereafter saw a golden era for the distillery as many superb older whiskies were assessed by the new owners and bottled as superb limited edition single casks. The core range was reimagined and two new labels were added that allowed for more heavily peated expressions - Octomore and Port Charlotte.

Bruichladdich run two wash stills and two spirit stills, producing around 1.5 millions litres a year and a number of local Lochs provide the water required for the mash, cooling and bottling. Notably, Bruichladdich maintain and use an array of vintage equipment, including a large wooden mash tun and an adjustment Lomond still, which is used in the production of the distillery's Botanist gin.

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