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THE PEAT ESSAYS - AN INTRODUCTION

The beginning of the fascinating and essential story of "Peat in Scotch
Whisky - From Fire to Flavour", by guest writer Angus MacRaild.

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13 Questions for 13 Years: A Fond Farewell for Ailsa Hayes

Ailsa Hayes, Head of Customer Experience and Events, is retiring from Bruichladdich this month. Her presence, and collection of fabulous distillery stories, will be greatly missed. We sat down with Ailsa to hear her reflections on 13 years at Bruichladdich.

From Islay to Taipei, Abi discusses global whisky culture.

Neat, with ice, in an ice cream float…Bruichladdich Brand Ambassador, Abi Clephane, shares her insights – gained from years of travelling to meet fans and enthusiasts – into whisky drinking culture across the globe.

Passing The Torch: The Future of Small Family Farms

The Chosen Few: an interview with Rock’ndaal headliners, Nathan Evans and the Saint Phnx band

Bringing Rock'ndaal to life with Ailsa Hayes

We are fortunate to have a rockstar team of ten who are not only willing to take on the monumental task of organising Rock’ndaal every year, but who absolutely nail it. And Ailsa Hayes, the distillery’s Head of Customer Experience & Events, is the valiant soul who heads up the team. 

The Islay Show: When People and Place are the Purpose

From Field To Flask: The Story of Organic Barley

A guide to the octomore numbering system

When it comes to our Octomore series' numbering system, we've fallen into a rhythm over recent years.

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13 Questions for 13 Years: A Fond Farewell for Ailsa Hayes

Ailsa Hayes, Head of Customer Experience and Events, is retiring from Bruichladdich this month. Her presence, and collection of fabulous distillery stories, will be greatly missed. We sat down with Ailsa to hear her reflections on 13 years at Bruichladdich.

From Islay to Taipei, Abi discusses global whisky culture.

Neat, with ice, in an ice cream float…Bruichladdich Brand Ambassador, Abi Clephane, shares her insights – gained from years of travelling to meet fans and enthusiasts – into whisky drinking culture across the globe.

Passing The Torch: The Future of Small Family Farms

The Chosen Few: an interview with Rock’ndaal headliners, Nathan Evans and the Saint Phnx band

Bringing Rock'ndaal to life with Ailsa Hayes

We are fortunate to have a rockstar team of ten who are not only willing to take on the monumental task of organising Rock’ndaal every year, but who absolutely nail it. And Ailsa Hayes, the distillery’s Head of Customer Experience & Events, is the valiant soul who heads up the team. 

The Islay Show: When People and Place are the Purpose

From Field To Flask: The Story of Organic Barley