Bunnahabhain 12 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml, 46.3% ABV)
$129.00
Bunnahabhain's 12 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky was the beginning of the distillery's core range, launched to fanfare and praise alike. Non-chill filtered and natural colour, taste the origins of Bunnahabhain with an alluring balance of sweet fruit, nuts, vanilla and a delicate coastal influence.
Although this comes from the Islay region which is typically know for peaty, smoky drams, this expression (like most others from Bunnahabhain) is unpeated and know for it's sweet flavour resulting from maturation in ex-Sherry casks.
Tasting notes (below) have been supplied by the distillery.
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Tasting Notes
- Colour:
- Nose: Sweet and fruity with notes of blackcurrent jam, vanilla, cloves and a hint of seaweed.
- Palate: Rich sherry and roasted nuts balanced with sweet malt and sultanas. A warming spice gives way to velvety caramel and a subtle coastal influence.
- Finish: Long and lingering, rich, full-bodied and a spray of sea salt.
Awards
- World Whiskies Awards: Category Winner 2018 (Best Scotch Islay Single Malt), Gold Medal (2014, 2017), and multiple category wins.
- International Spirits Challenge: Gold Medal 2024.
- The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business): Gold medals (2018, 2019, 2021).
- International Wine & Spirit Competition: Silver Outstanding (2013, 2014) and Silver (2017).
- San Francisco World Spirits Competition: Silver Medal (2013).
- International Whisky Competition: 3rd Place Best Single Malt Scotch 12 Year Old 2018.
About the Distillery
Bunnahabhain Distillery: The Gentle Side of Islay
Perched on the rugged northeastern coast of Islay, Bunnahabhain Distillery stands apart from its neighbours with a unique approach to island whisky. Founded in 1881, Bunnahabhain is known for crafting unpeated or lightly peated single malts—a stark contrast to the heavily smoky style typical of Islay. Its coastal location, overlooking the Sound of Islay, lends a distinctive maritime character to its whiskies, with notes of sea salt, brine, and soft spice woven through a smooth, rich spirit.
Matured predominantly in sherry casks, Bunnahabhain whiskies are celebrated for their complexity, elegance, and depth. Expressions like the 12 Year Old, 18 Year Old, and the limited edition releases highlight flavours ranging from dried fruit and nuts to toffee, oak, and gentle smoke. With its commitment to traditional methods, natural colour, and non-chill filtration, Bunnahabhain offers a refined Islay experience—inviting both newcomers and seasoned whisky lovers to explore a quieter, more contemplative side of the island.
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