Margadale, Mòine, Staoisha... these are code names for a distillery with a versatile style: Bunnahabhain. These aliases denote the more or less peated versions of the distillate. The Staoisha, on the nose, is full of freshness and great finesse; the peat, present yet subtle, unfurls its vegetal notes (ferns) against a backdrop of Muscat grapes. Particularly well-balanced on the palate, it reveals a smooth, indulgent, and highly appealing character marked by a maritime and phenolic retro-nasal sensation (nori seaweed, tar, coal, rubber). An ideal Islay malt for an aperitif or for an introduction—subtle yet firm—to smoky whiskies.
Scotland, Islay, Single Malt Scotch Whisky
70 cl, 46 %Vol
Style
Fresh,
Marine,
Smoked
Density
Balanced,
Fine
Aroma
Charcoal,
Fern,
Muscat grape,
Nori seaweed,
Rubber,
Tar
€64.50
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Characteristics
Product details:
Type / Subtype
Scotch Whisky - Single Malt
Brand / Distillery
Bunnahabhain
Country/ Region
Scotland - Islay
Strengh
46 %Vol
Size
70cl
Peated
Moderately Peated
Packaging
Cotton Bag
Vintage
2013
Price range
De 60 à 100€
Embouteilleur
Orcines
5314
The Distillery
Founded in 1881, in the North-East of Islay, the Bunnahabhain distillery has long explored different paths. It first produced rather peated malts, before abandoning this style in the 1960s, and then reverting back to it over the last few years with heavily peated vintages like Toiteach or Cruach Mona, as well as for independent bottlers. However, the DNA of this distillery seems to be malts with little smoke and a strong marine character. The ageing in ex-sherry casks is particularly suited to this distillery. Like many others, it closed in 1982 during the overproduction crisis, resuming business once more in 1984. A vast modernisation plan by its owner, Distel, was launched in 2019.
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