Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old

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An unpeated Islay single malt — a rarity on the island. Nutty, with dried fruit and sherry sweetness and a hint of sea salt. Non-chill-filtered, natural colour.

Non-chill filtered
Natural colour

Details

Brand	Bunnahabhain
Distillery	Bunnahabhain
Origin	Scotland / Islay
Style	Single Malt
Age	12 yrs
ABV	46.3%
Cask	Bourbon and sherry casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Fresh and aromatic — fruity and floral, with hints of dried fruit and nuts.
Palate: Fruity and nutty, with sweetness and touches of vanilla and caramel.
Finish: Long and lingering, rich and full-bodied, with a hint of sea salt.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
With water
On the rocks

At 46.3% it rewards a few drops of water, which open up the fruit and nuts. Also enjoyable on the rocks.

Food pairing

Smoked nuts, aged hard cheeses, grilled scallops and caramel desserts.

Background & production

Made at Bunnahabhain, founded in 1881 near Port Askaig on the Sound of Islay. Its water comes from the Margadale Spring before it runs through peat, and its core whiskies are unpeated — unusual for Islay.

The 12 Year Old, first launched in 1979, is the original member of the core range. It is matured in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks.

Bottled at 46.3% without chill-filtration and with natural colour.