Bruichladdich 32 Year Old MCMLXXVII

1977 vintage, MCMLXXVII is the 2nd edition of the DNA series. Distilled in two lots on 1st July & 26th October 1977 - the year Elvis died - it was matured on Islay for over 32 years in 100% American oak Bourbon casks. 844 numbered bottles.  Bruichladdich Bruichladdich Distillery was established in 1881 on the Rhinns peninsular on the island of Islay close by the sandy bays of Loch Indaal. Re-opened in 2001 with much of the original Victorian equipment restored to working order. The first release of Bruichladdich’s new whisky was the highly acclaimed PC5, the first release in the limited Port Charlotte range. Also producing very highly peated Octamore, Organic using Islay grown barley, and triple and quadruple distilled single malts. The Bruichladdich distillery visitor centre offers distillery tours including the bottling hall and the distillery participates in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Whisky Festival. The curtain goes back to reveal aromas of crystallised lemons and pineapple splashed with warm wild honey that harmonises beautifully with the mellowest of sweet oak notes which also add that soft fudge, vanilla pod note. Then as it develops, the freshness of dew soaked Islay botanicals lift the senses higher, particularly notes of crushed mint and wild gooseberry.