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 & Loos: yes, but not mash, tun or still rooms
Foreign Visitors: French Spoken - by appointment.
