Episode 73: The Classic Laddie

08/10/2021 27 min Episodio 73
Episode 73: The Classic Laddie

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Episode 73 features The Classic Laddie from Bruichladdich, a single malt Scotch Whisky. Bottled in 750ml at 50% ABV, or 100 proof, it retails for $60.Enjoy this episode with a dram of The Classic Laddie! Bruichladdich's official website: https://www.bruichladdich.com/Brief Historical Timeline:1881 - The distillery is founded1937 - A speculator buys the distillery and flips it1938 - The distillery is refurbished, but mothballed due to the war1989 - Mark Reynier first visits Bruichladdich1995 - The distillery is mothballed for 7 years2000 - Jim Beam Brands is the owner and agrees to sell Bruichladdich to Mark Reynier2010 - The Classic Laddie is introduced2012 - Rémy Cointreau buys BruichladdichKey Cocktails:None! Drink this spirit neat! You may add a few drops of water if you so choose.References:2013 Article in The New Yorker MagazineScotchWhisky.com Article on BruichladdichWikipedia Article on BruichladdichDiffords Guide Reference on BruichladdichContact Information:Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/Twitter: @LLConnoisseur