Bunnahabhain An Cladach Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
Volume: 1000ml ABV: 50% Age: No Age Statement Country: Scotland
This 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. Like many other distilleries Bunnahabhain have changed ancient processes and made them modern but still producing a renowned and distinctive single malt. There are two reasons for this – firstly, it has been created using lightly peated malted barley in a time-honoured distillation process and, secondly, this isolated coastal sanctuary takes advantage of the pure spring water that flows freely from underground away from the peaty moorlands. Bunnahabhain is one of the main whiskies which is added to Famous Grouse and Black Bottle blends.
Released for duty free retail this sherry driven Bunnahabhain has a distinctive taste created by the sherry casks chosen for maturation.An Cladach means ‘The Shore’ in Scots Gaelic. Bottled at 50% abv.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Mr Kipling’s Almond slices, exceptional coffee beans, old oak and cracked black pepper.
Palate: Cherries, sultana, raisins and plums, clove, nutmeg and black pepper.
Finish: Medium to long with big bold sherry notes.
