This Bruichladdich 1966 is an original bottling from the early 1980’s, selected by the Italian distributor Moon Import . The name Riserva Veronelli refers to Luigi Veronelli, a highly influential gastronomic writer (mostly for wines but also distilled spirits) and one of the Italian pioneers when it comes to single Maltwhisky.

A few years later there was also a Bruichladdich 1965 ‘Riserva Veronelli’ imported by Rinaldi. That one is easier to come by but it’s said to be less interesting.

Bruichladdich 1966 (53,5%, OB ‘Riserva Veronelli’ 1983, Moon Import, sherry wood, 2400 btl.)

Nose: old-style sherry although...