When did Remy Cointreau buy Bruichladdich?
2001. After a period of closure, the now semi-derelict distillery was purchased in 2000 by a group of private investors – including Simon Coughlin Bruichladdich CEO, who saw a unique opportunity in the old fashioned plant. The first distillation was to happen in 2001.
Who owns Rémy Cointreau?
Introduction. The Rémy Cointreau Group, whose Charentaise origins date back to 1724, is the result of the 1990 merger of holding companies owned by the Hériard Dubreuil and Cointreau families, which controlled E. Rémy Martin & Cie SA and Cointreau & Cie SA, respectively.
Who owns the Botanist gin?
Bruichladdich
The Botanist is an artisanal Islay gin made by Bruichladdich Distillery. It is one of two gins made on Islay, and is distinctive for its 22 hand-foraged Islay botanicals that are added to nine core gin aromatics….The Botanist.
| Type | Gin |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bruichladdich |
| Country of origin | Islay, Scotland |
| Introduced | 2011 |
| Alcohol by volume | 46% |
Who owns Bunnahabhain Distillery?
Highland Distillers
Bunnahabhain Distillery was built in 1880/1881 by a partnership which was incorporated in 1882 as the Islay Distillery Co., and later amalgamated with Wm. Grant & Co., (Glenrothes – Glenlivet) to form Highland Distillers, the present owners.
Where is Bruichladdich made?
Islay
Bruichladdich Distillery is located on the southwestern tip of the remote Hebridean island of Islay where we distil four unique spirits. Home to Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte and Octomore single malt whiskies and The Botanist Islay dry gin.
Who started Bruichladdich?
William Harvey
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Bruichladdich distillery/Founders
History. Bruichladdich was built in 1881 by the Harvey brothers—William (32), John (31) and Robert (23)—on the shore of Loch Indaal, on the Rinns of Islay, the westernmost part of the island. The Harveys were a dynastic whisky family that had owned two Glasgow distilleries since 1770.
What brands does Remy own?
Rémy Cointreau brands include:
- Rémy Martin cognac.
- Louis XIII cognac.
- Mount Gay Rum (1989 acquisition)
- Cointreau liqueur.
- METAXA Greek spirit.
- Bruichladdich / Octomore / Port Charlotte Scotch whisky (2012 acquisitions)
- St-Rémy French brandy.
- The Botanist gin (2012 acquisition)
What does the botanist bottle say?
The cylindrical bottle has the Latin names of botanicals embossed on the bottle. On the minimalist sticker, the number 22 is expressed to show the number of Islay botanicals they used.
What is Bunnahabhain known for?
Whilst Islay is known for its peated whisky, Bunnahabhain stands apart with its signature unpeated style. With the tallest stills on the island and the only distillery to use water from a natural spring, Bunnahabhain is known for its sherried, delicate, complex and unpeated single malt.
What kind of gin is Remy Cointreau botanist?
Bruichladdich Distillery was bought by Rémy Cointreau. The Botanist became No. 7 in the Super Premium Gin category. The Botanist continued its rapid growth, and reached No. 4 in the Super Premium Gin category.
What kind of brands does Remy Cointreau have?
Rémy Cointreau is one of the world’s leading spirit companies. It owns an enviable collection of spirit brands including such one of a kind expressions as the legendary Louis XIII Cognac, Mount Gay Rum and Islay’s Bruichladdich Distillery.
When did Allan Bruichladdich join the distillery?
Allan joined Bruichladdich when the distillery rose from the dead in 2001, and soon became involved in every aspect of coaxing the old Victorian machinery back to life. Working with his mentor Jim McEwan, he quickly rose to become Production Director when Jim retired in 2015. Bruichladdich distillery was revolutionary when it was built in 1881.
How many botanicals are in Islay dry gin?
A progressive exploration of the botanical heritage of our Isle of Islay. 22 hand-foraged local botanicals delicately augment nine berries, barks, seeds and peels during an achingly slow distillation. The first and only Islay Dry Gin is a rare expression of the heart and soul of our remote Scottish Island Home.