Bruichladdich 1991 Yellow Submarine WMD-III The Legend Resurfaces

Since losing their iconic copper still from outside the distillery, Bruichladdich been in need of a new emblem. Help was at hand in the form of their friend John Gamble. He called us to tell us that “The Yellow Submarine is for sale on eBay!” The hi-tech vessel that had spent its working life defending the nation is now obsolete – and surplus to requirements. So they bought it. It would have been rude not to.

Their Yellow Submarine now sits proudly outside the distillery, occasionally migrating round the site like a fluorescent Adonis. Those who have followed their journey along the years will smile knowingly at such a symbol. Many others will be baffled by its presence. What does military memorabilia have to do with the staunch world of single malt whisky anyway? Well, not much really, except that it’s a hark back to the glory days, the rock n roll era of Bruichladdich, when upsetting the status quo was just as likely as the Beatles selling out Wembley.

Somewhere in their depths, these defiant days live on. Their sense of humour remains… and so, they present to the lucky few, WMDIII: The Legend Resurfaces.

This really IS the stuff of legend. Adam Hannett has hunted out the last parcel of THE original 1991 spirit, now at a sublime 25 years old. Originally filled into refill sherry casks, this unpeated Bruichladdich spirit was then transferred into Spanish red wine casks in 2006. This third iteration has been balanced with refill bourbon casks, just as its predecessors.

1,991 bottles have been liberated from their warehouses. These few bottles may well be the very last you see of the notorious WMD . . .

This bottle is part of a Private Collection and is not kept on the premises. If you wish to view this bottle in person, please contact a member of the team by emailing [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance so that we can arrange for it to be brought into the business.
This bottle is viewable by appointment only.