Bunnahabhain 2013 Aged 7 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky – The Cooper’s Choice #10527 (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 53.5% Age: 7 Years Old Country: Scotland
Cask Number(s): 10527
Date of Distilling: October 2013
Date of Bottling: 2021
Matured In: a single ex-Bourbon Cask
Un-Chillfiltered
The Coopers Choice range of single cask whiskies from Scotland’s finest distilleries is our homage to these fine craftsmen and their important role in the Scotch Whisky industry. Owned by The Vintage Malt Whisky Company which was founded in 1992 by Brian Cook who was the export manager for the Auchentoshan and Bowmore Distilleries. Brian’s aim was to produce a range of malt whiskies from his country’s finest distilleries and make them available to independent wine and spirit importers throughout the world. Now the Vintage Malt Whisky Company is certainly a family-run business with Andrew Crook (Brian’s Son) taking on the mantle as Managing Director. The company has now exported over 5 million bottles worldwide.
The Bunnahabhain Distillery is the most northerly and remote on the island of Islay and was opened in 1883 to make use of excess grain from local farmers. The name Bunnahabhain translates as ‘mouth of the river’ and if you ever visit will see that the distillery is built near the mouth of the River Margadale which flows into the Sound of Islay. Pronounced Bú-na-ha-venn, this Islay Single Malt Scotch whisky is quite distinct from the many others on the island, given the wonderfully gentle taste profile for which it is known.
A heavily peated Bunnahabhain matured in an ex-Bourbon Cask for over seven long years. Distilled in 20013 and bottled in 2021 at 53.5% cask strength. Only 318 bottles were made available for worldwide distribution.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Sea breeze, fishing nets, smouldering bonfire smoke.
Palate: Bursting with fresh tropical fruits, smoked meats, tarry rope, peat smoke and charred toasted spices.
Finish: Long and lingering with sea salt, smoke and fruity sweetness.
