Bruichladdich Scotch Single Malt 1985 32 Year Rare Cask Series 1985

This 32 year old Islay single malt is part of the Rare Cask Series from Bruichladdich. An unpeated single malt, this expression was distilled in 1985 and matured in refill bourbon casks until 2012 when it was recasked into first-fill bourbon casks, before a final maturation in French oak.

Created using the very last 22 casks from the 1985 vintage, only 4,200 bottles have been released, each one presented at a natural cask strength of 48.7% abv and free from chill-filtration and artificial colouring.

The very last 22 casks from 1985 have been used to create this fantastic edition of Bruichladdich's single malt. The casks were rediscovered in 2012 by then master distiller Jim McEwan, who filled their spirit into fresh bourbon barrels for added depth and complexity.

In 2017 the whisky was again rehomed, this time into French oak which had previously held claret from a prestigious chateau. This three month period imbued the bourbon-aged whisky with an extra layer of fruit and sweet notes, as well as a subtle blush colour.