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.
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