Established
1881
Pronounced
'Brook-Laddie' (being the Gaelic for a raised beach) the
distillery is on the Hebredean Isle of Islay, on Scotland's
wild west coast. Built in 1881 by William Harvey and his
brothers, it was closed down in 1994 being "surplus
to requirements" for the American multi-national Jim
Beam.
On 19th December 2000
it was finally bought by wine merchant and Bruichladdich
fan Mark Reynier after several years of effort, together
with a group of private investors, many from Islay itself.
Following extensive
renovation and maintenance of the original Victorian equipment,
the distillery recommenced distilling on 29th May 2001.
Features: The warmest,
non-corporate welcome on Islay! Private distillery with
original Victorian production machinery still in use today
- no computers. Only bottling hall on Islay
Tour Times:
Easter to October, Mon - Sat: 10.30am, 11.30 and 14.30.
November to Easter , Mon - Sat: 10.30 and 14.30.
Length of
tour: 1 Hour
Getting There: You are already on Islay - and there are
not that many roads - but Bruichladdich is on the Rhinns
peninsular - 6 miles down the Portnahaven road.
Public Transport: regular bus service from Port Askaig,
Port Ellen and Bowmore
Parking / Reception: parking is on the right through the
distillery main gates in central courtyard
Cost £3
Refreshments: No, but general store serving sandwiches
and soft drinks within 200 metres
Cruise Ship Access: yes, via Bruichladdich Pier, by arrangement.
Group Bookings For parties of 15 or more, please arrange
with Mary
Special Tastings: to book a more extensive tasting, choose
from tasting menu - contact Mary
Book a Director Tasting: In depth tour by arrangement
with Mary
Cask Owner Visits: contact Lorna - lorna@bruichladdich.com
Tour Enquiries Tel: +44 1496 850 190 mary@bruichladdich.com
Academy Enquiries: Contact Ella - ella@bruichladdich.com
Photography in Distillery Yes - and lots to photograph
Disabled Access & Restrooms: yes, but not mash, tun
or still rooms
Foreign Visitors: French Spoken - by appointment.
