Bruichladdich is a distillery steeped in tradition and excited about innovation. This creative intensity allowed it to occupy one of the first positions in consumer preference. Founded in 1881, Bruichladdich and in 1985 Mark Reynier (and his business partner Simon Coughlin) began an effort to revitalize the distillery. Jim McEwan was Master Distiller at Bowmore at the time but is moving to Bruichladdich. As Production Manager, he brought decades of experience and expertise to the distillery, with the aim of producing ever more quality and special whiskies.