Bruichladdich Micro - Provenance 15 year old Cask 4047

Established in 1881, Bruichladdich Distillery has become a trailblazer in blending traditional Islay whisky-making with innovative techniques. Celebrated for its emphasis on terroir and a spirit of experimentation, the distillery’s Micro Provenance series provides an in-depth exploration of how cask type, spirit character, and Islay’s distinctive environment interact to create unique flavors. Each single-cask bottling captures a one-of-a-kind expression of Bruichladdich’s artistry.

This particular 15-year-old single malt exemplifies the distillery’s forward-thinking craftsmanship. Distilled in 17DEC2008, it was aged in an First Fill Bourbon Cask  that harmonize with the unpeated elegance of Bruichladdich’s spirit. Bottled at a robust cask strength of 60.5%, this release delivers a bold, intricate flavor profile that is as refined as it is distinctive—a testament to the distillery’s mastery of innovation and tradition.

Bruichladdich Distillery

This distillery was built in 1881 by the owners of grain whisky distilleries in Glasgow. This distillery (and the two grain distilleries) were used to supply the market with blended whisky. When the distillery was built, it differentiated itself from other Islay distilleries for its modern design and tall stills which produced a lighter spirit.

The distillery was badly affected by a fire in 1934 and, after it refurbished, it went through many changes of ownership. In 2001 a group of investors acquired it and promptly appointed legendary distiller Jim McEwan as head of distillation.

Under that ownership, the distillery was revitalised and acquired cult status among whisky enthusiasts. Remy Cointreau, the current owners, took over it in 2012.

The spirit produced at the distillery has a distinctive freshness and acidity. This characteristic shines even the most heavily peated expression from the distillery: Octomore.