Bunnahabhain Single Malt Whisky

Bunnahabhain

Region Islay

District North Shore

Water source Margadale river

Neighbours Caol Ila

Owner Burn Stewart Distillers Ltd.

Manager John Maclellan

Visitor centre March to october 2007:
Monday to Friday. Tours at 10.30am, 2pm and 3.15pm.

October to December:
By appointment only.

Admission price:
£2.00 per person

Address Port Askaig,
Isle of Islay, PA46 7RP

Phone +44 (0)1496 840 646

Fax +44 (0)1496 840 248

Email lillian.macarthur@bunnahabhain.com

Website http://www.bunnahabhain.com/index.php

History 1881 : established
1887 : merged with W. Grant & Co (Glenrothes) to Highland Distilleries Co Ltd
1963 : expanded by two stills

House Style Gentle, malty, nutty and sometimes salty.

Pronunciation Bu-na-ha-venn

Meaning

Capacity per year 1.200.000 litres

Annual Distillery Output 1.100.000 litres

Independent Bottler Gordon & MacPhail

Information 95% of the production is used for blends.

DISTILLERY BOTTLINGS

Bunnahabhain - 12 year old - 43%
Cask:
Colour:
Gold.
Nose:
The nose offers a fresh and aromatic experience with a subtle whiff of smoke floating through the air.
Palate:
The taste starts with a light fruit and nut appeal that leads to a spectacular malty sweetness.
Finish:
Beautifully rich full-bodied, lingering experience.

Bunnahabhain - 18 year old - 43%
Cask:
Colour:
Golden amber with red highlights.
Nose:
The nose releases honeyed nuts and a slightly sea-induced salty tang. Rich toffee and leathery oak aromas can be sensed upon further inspection.
Palate:
Influenced by mellow sherried nuts and shavings of the finest natural oak wood.
Finish:
The voyage ends with dry notes that are interspersed with mixed spices fading magnificently into a light salt and sherry finale.

Bunnahabhain - 25 year old - 43%
Cask:
Colour:
Amber gold.
Nose:
Quite a sherried nose, at first, that introduces a stunning sweet caramel dessert aroma, beautifully entwined with subtle suggestions of oak and polished leather.
Palate:
The indulgence of sweet berries and cream ensures a wonderful mélange of tastes that progress into a roasted nut and malt feast.
Finish:
The finish is soft and dry with a delicate dispersal of sugar and spiced oak flavours lingering on the tongue.

Bunnahabhain - 1971 Vintage - 35 year old - 43%
Only 750 bottles of this very special edition will leave Islay
Cask:
Colour:
Copper gold.
Nose:
Creamy toffee, rich dried fruits, vanilla, sweet oak with toasted nuts, almost cognac-like with a hint of smoke.
Palate:
Rich and complex with a gingery spiciness leading to heather honey, dried fruit and some chocolate with a touch of smokiness. Very well balanced.
Finish:
Lightly spicy, well rounded, very long and gently drying.

INDEPENDENT BOTTLINGS FROM GORDON & MACPHAIL

Bunnahabhain 1990 - MacPhail's Collection - 40%
Cask:
Refill Sherry Butts.
Colour:
Amber.
Nose:
Roasted malt with a slight sweetness. Hints of tobacco and leather with an underlying fruitness.
Palate:
Sweet with sherry and sugared fruit sweet flavours. Turning spicy and earthy.
Finish:
Roasted malt notes.

Bunnahabhain 1989 - MacPhail's Collection - 40%
Cask:
Refill sherry hogsheads.
Colour:
Bright gold.
Nose:
Medicinal wih a floral edge and a sweet, smoky note.
Palate:
Smooth, treacle toffee and a creamy sweetness. Some charred wood (charcoal) elements.
Finish:
Subtle smokiness with some spicy notes.

	Bunnahabhain - 12 year old - 43% Cask: Colour: Gold. Nose: The nose offers a fresh and aromatic experience with a subtle whiff of smoke floating through the air. Palate: The taste starts with a light fruit and nut appeal that leads to a spectacular malty sweetness. Finish: Beautifully rich full-bodied, lingering experience.
	Bunnahabhain - 18 year old - 43% Cask: Colour: Golden amber with red highlights. Nose: The nose releases honeyed nuts and a slightly sea-induced salty tang. Rich toffee and leathery oak aromas can be sensed upon further inspection. Palate: Influenced by mellow sherried nuts and shavings of the finest natural oak wood. Finish: The voyage ends with dry notes that are interspersed with mixed spices fading magnificently into a light salt and sherry finale.
	Bunnahabhain - 25 year old - 43% Cask: Colour: Amber gold. Nose: Quite a sherried nose, at first, that introduces a stunning sweet caramel dessert aroma, beautifully entwined with subtle suggestions of oak and polished leather. Palate: The indulgence of sweet berries and cream ensures a wonderful mélange of tastes that progress into a roasted nut and malt feast. Finish: The finish is soft and dry with a delicate dispersal of sugar and spiced oak flavours lingering on the tongue.
	Bunnahabhain - 1971 Vintage - 35 year old - 43% Only 750 bottles of this very special edition will leave Islay Cask: Colour: Copper gold. Nose: Creamy toffee, rich dried fruits, vanilla, sweet oak with toasted nuts, almost cognac-like with a hint of smoke. Palate: Rich and complex with a gingery spiciness leading to heather honey, dried fruit and some chocolate with a touch of smokiness. Very well balanced. Finish: Lightly spicy, well rounded, very long and gently drying.

Region	Islay
District	North Shore
Water source	Margadale river
Neighbours	Caol Ila
Owner	Burn Stewart Distillers Ltd.
Manager	John Maclellan
Visitor centre	March to october 2007: Monday to Friday. Tours at 10.30am, 2pm and 3.15pm. October to December: By appointment only. *Admission price:* £2.00 per person
Address	Port Askaig, Isle of Islay, PA46 7RP
Phone	+44 (0)1496 840 646
Fax	+44 (0)1496 840 248
Email	lillian.macarthur@bunnahabhain.com
Website	http://www.bunnahabhain.com/index.php
History	1881 : established 1887 : merged with W. Grant & Co (Glenrothes) to Highland Distilleries Co Ltd 1963 : expanded by two stills
House Style	Gentle, malty, nutty and sometimes salty.
Pronunciation	Bu-na-ha-venn
Meaning
Capacity per year	1.200.000 litres
Annual Distillery Output	1.100.000 litres
Independent Bottler	Gordon & MacPhail
Information	95% of the production is used for blends.

	Bunnahabhain 1990 - MacPhail's Collection - 40% Cask: Refill Sherry Butts. Colour: Amber. Nose: Roasted malt with a slight sweetness. Hints of tobacco and leather with an underlying fruitness. Palate: Sweet with sherry and sugared fruit sweet flavours. Turning spicy and earthy. Finish: Roasted malt notes.
	Bunnahabhain 1989 - MacPhail's Collection - 40% Cask: Refill sherry hogsheads. Colour: Bright gold. Nose: Medicinal wih a floral edge and a sweet, smoky note. Palate: Smooth, treacle toffee and a creamy sweetness. Some charred wood (charcoal) elements. Finish: Subtle smokiness with some spicy notes.