Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Small Batch Distilled

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery Bottling 70cl / 46.3%

A bottle of Bunnahabhain's 12-year-old Islay single malt whisky, the key core bottling in the distillery's range. Prior to 2010, Bunnahabhain's 12-year-old was bottled at 40% and was both colour-adjusted and chill filtered, but after the caramel colouring was dropped and the strength was upped to 46.3% (to obviate the need for chill filtration), sales of this cracking dram increased 160% over the next decade.

Bunnahabhain's standard spirit was traditionally peated until 1963, but has been unpeated ever since - a rarity on Islay where Bruichladdich are the only other distillers to have an unpeated house style. This unpeated 12-year-old Bunnahabhain has a strong sherry influence and has driven the distillery's huge increase in popularity over the last decade or two.

Attributes

Distillery	Bunnahabhain
Bottler	Distillery
Country	Scotland
Region	Islay
Age	12
Bottle Size	70cl
ABV	46.3%
Pre-Owned	No

Tasting Notes

Official Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh and aromatic, fruity floral with hints of dried fruit and a subtle prevalence of smoke.

Palate: Light with fruit notes, nutty flavours with a sweetness and slight hints of vanilla and caramel.

Finish: Lingering, beautifully rich and full-bodied.