Is the Yellow Submarine Whisky Making Another Comeback?

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 at 07:00TTB Database

Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine Reclassified Islay whisky

Are you aware of the tale of the yellow submarine on Islay? We're not referring to the one from The Beatles song but the submarine that emerged near Bruichladdich. The distillery seems to be reviving this story through a bold new yellow single malt whisky bottle.

FAQ

What is the Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine whisky?
It's an iconic Bruichladdich whisky release that harks back to a curious incident involving a beached submarine in 2005.

What's so special about this Yellow Submarine whisky?
It's a 14-year-old limited edition blend that pays tribute to the original recipe.

When will the new Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine whisky be available?
That's yet to be announced.

The Yellow Submarine whisky retells a story

Bruichladdich has recorded a label in the TTB database for a special whisky with a yellow label. The Yellow Submarine whisky series seems set to continue with 'Yellow Submarine Reclassified: Whisky of Mass Distinction IV The Return Of A Legend'.

The label shows a whisky that follows with the WMD II and WMD III single malt whisky, bottled by the distillery in 2005 and 2016.

What type of whisky will the Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine Reclassified be?

The whisky is expected to be exceptional. It's being crafted to mark the whisky maker's 25th anniversary, counting from its reopening in 2000.

The Yellow Submarine Reclassified whisky is a 14-year-old Islay single malt bottled at a significant alcohol percentage. The divine Islay spirit has an ABV of 54.2 percent alcohol by volume (ABV).

The spirit for the whisky is inspired by the original Bruichladdich recipe and has been matured in a mix of first-fill bourbon casks and French red wine casks.

When will the Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine Whisky be available?

The precise release date of the new whisky is not clear. However, since the distillery plans to release the single malt to celebrate its 25th anniversary, it should be within this year. So, keep your eyes wide open for the next three months.