Bruichladdich 15 years Of. Royal Wedding 1981 Moon Import Ceramic Decanter N°779

Lot presentation

Bruichladdich 15 years Of. Royal Wedding 1981 Moon Import Ceramic Decanter N°779

The wine

A 15 year old Bruichladdich distilled in 1965 and bottled in 1981 to celebrate the marriage of Lady Diana and Prince Charles. Locket portraits of the two young newly-weds are depicted on the numbered ceramic bottle. Imported to Italy by Moon Import.

About the Producer Bruichladdich

Scotland, Isle of Islay. Distillery operational. Owner: Remy Cointreau

Owned by Invergordon Distillers from 1968 until 1993, when it joined the Whyte & Mackay portfolio, Bruichladdich closed in 1995. At the time it produced an unpeated malt primarily used for blends. Whilst well-known for its bourbon casks released in 10, 15 and 21 year old versions, it was above all the sherry-cask versions selected and bottled for the Italian market that made a lasting impression. It was for Moon Import that Penny Black 1968 and Bruichladdich 1965 (52%) - celebrating the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer - were bottled in ceramic jugs.Bought in December 2000 by Mark Reynier and reopened in May 2001, the distillery has since released endless limited editions and exclusive bottlings, including a superb 40 year old, several 1970 and 1972 vintages, and the Legacy range, primarily featuring bottlings from the late 1960s.