The distillery
Bruichladdich
Argyll, Islay, Scotland
Bruichladdich was founded in 1881 on the island of Islay and is known for its progressive approach to whisky-making. After closing in the 1990s, the distillery was revived in 2001, bringing a renewed focus on terroir, transparency, and innovation. Bruichladdich produces a wide range of styles, from unpeated expressions to heavily peated releases under the Port Charlotte and Octomore names. It has gained a strong reputation for challenging traditional norms while still respecting classic whisky-making methods.