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Bruichladdich – Port Charlotte – Octomore
Introduction
Bruichladdich – Port Charlotte – Octomore
Since Bruichladdich’s resurrection in 2001, our ambitions have gone beyond the simple idea of making and selling single malt scotch whisky. Our goal was to be an antidote to the industry norm.
We set course to be pioneers, provocateurs and change makers. Reconnecting the land and the dram, re-evaluating the prescribed ‘rules’ of the industry, questioning where flavour comes from and understanding why agricultural ecosystems are important.
This was a journey that would go on to inspire an army of distillers and drinkers across the world.
As we continue this path, we discover that the more we learn, the more we know we need to do. Today, our commitments to people and the planet grow stronger, ensuring we use our business as a force for good.
With our empowered team, we pursue this bigger purpose and maintain our mission to create the most thought-provoking spirits we can. As Progressive Hebridean Distillers, we hope our actions will stimulate other entrepreneurial start-ups to emerge on our island home and further afield, each one adding richness and diversity, paving the way for an increasingly dynamic and self-sufficient future.
people
Adam Hannett
Master Blendersince 2015
Born and raised on the Scottish Isle of Islay, Adam joined Bruichladdich Distillery in 2004 to work in the distillery’s ‘Laddie Shop’ and conduct tours of the Victorian site. Welcoming visitors from all over the world and sharing the knowledge gained from the craftsmen he was working with, Adam soon became fascinated by how the precious spirit was made.
His infectious enthusiasm for work was encouraged by then Master Distiller, Jim McEwan, who took Adam under his wing as his apprentice, passing on his knowledge and skill in the art of whisky making. Adam turned his hand to every area of the production process and honed his expertise in cask management and the maturation process.
Marking his 10 year anniversary as Bruichladdich Distillery’s Head Distiller in 2015, Adam was promoted to Master Blender in 2025. He oversees the creation, distillation and maturation of the distillery’s three distinctive, high provenance Islay single malt Scotch whiskies: Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte and Octomore. He is also responsible for the creation and innovation of The Botanist Gin, crafted from 22 locally foraged Islay botanicals.
Allan Logan
Production Directorsince 2015
With a career with Bruichladdich spanning 22 years, Allan first joined the distillery as a mashman and stillman. Turning his hand to distillery maintenance, he later worked in the warehouse and gained invaluable experience in vatting and blending, before taking on the position of Assistant Distillery Manager in 2006.
He was promoted to Distillery Manager in 2010, before becoming Production Director in 2015.
As Production Director, Allan is responsible for overseeing all production aspects of the distillery, from sourcing the barley and botanicals for the distillery’s single malts and Islay dry gin respectively, overseeing the maturation process, all infrastructure projects and bulk spirit supply. He is also responsible for overseeing CAPEX projects and leads all sustainability and CSR initiatives.
time
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1881
The brothers William, Robert and John Harvey
Bruichladdich distillery was revolutionary when it was built in 1881. It was created by the Harvey brothers – enthusiastic and entrepreneurial young members of a Glasgow whisky dynasty.
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1994
The brothers fell out, and poor management, prohibition, the depression and two world wars saw it change ownership many times, without ever attracting the investment that that would have enabled it to compete in the modern world. The distillery closed in 1994.
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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.
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2004
First crop of Islay barley is harvested
Since the distillery's resurrection we have championed diverse barley growing in pursuit of flavour, aiming to connect whisky with its essential raw ingredient. We began working with Organic barley in 2003, and pioneered the first trial of Islay grown barley in 2004 – reintroducing the grain back to the island.
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2005
We begin working with Bere barley
Dating back to the dawn of Scottish agriculture, Bere barley is one of the most fascinating and genetically diverse grains still cultivated today. We recognise that genetic diversity is crucial to future-proofing the land and work with the University of Highlands and Island’s Agronomy Institute to grow our Bere barley on Orkney.
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2015
Allan Logan has been appointed Production Director, and Adam Hannett Head Distiller at Bruichladdich. The new appointments have been made, following the recent retirements of Master Distiller Jim McEwan and General Manager Duncan McGillivray.
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2016
To continue to ensure all our whisky will be made and matured on Islay for decades to come, we opened the first of ten new warehouses to be built next to the distillery on Islay.
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2017
First crop of Islay grown rye is harvested
A beneficial rotational crop, we have been growing rye with Islay farmer, Andrew Jones of Coull Farm. Growing rye not only supports soil health and promotes regenerative agriculture, but reduces the need for agrochemicals – keeping costs down for the farmer while benefiting the environment.
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2018
Launch of the new Port Charlotte range. A new bottle and 10-year-old core product replace the Port Charlotte Scottish Barley to elevate Port Charlotte as a big player in the Islay Single Malt category.
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2020
100% Green Electricity
From 1st May 2026, 100% of the distillery’s electricity on site is sourced renewably in the UK.
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2020
Certified B Corporation
In May 2020, we were the first Scotch whisky company in the world to be B Corp certified. We join a number of companies around the globe that are adhering to the highest standards of social and environmental performance, public transparency and accountability. In other words, balancing profit and purpose.
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2021
World's first Biodynamic single malt Scotch whisky
Biodynamic farming starts with organic principles, then repairs and enhances the soil to raise high quality produce. By buying and distilling barley from the carbon-positive Yatesbury House Farm, England, we support the regenerative agricultural systems we’d like to see more of. We created the world’s first Biodynamic single malt Scotch whisky in 2021.
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2023
New Bottle Design
The next step on our sustainable journey, we revealed our new Classic Laddie proprietary bottle. Made from an average of 60% recycled glass content, 32% lighter glass and with an optimised design to reduce packaging CO2 emissions by 65%, The Classic Laddie embodies our distillery values and our commitment to reconnect land, community and dram.
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2023
B Corp Recertification
To maintain certification, it is mandatory for B Corps to recertify every three years. In 2023 we successfully recertified with a B Impact Score of 100.7 points – a 21% improvement on our inaugural score of 83.2.
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2024
The launch of Luxury Re/Defined
Featuring industry-first, fully recyclable packaging, our Luxury Re/Defined range demonstrates true modern luxury can be both beautiful and environmentally conscious. The range features an outer wrap made from sustainable paper pulp, with the lightweight mono-material reducing CO2 packaging emissions.
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