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Bunnahabhain 12YO

Name: Bunnahabhain 12YO 46.3% 700ml
SKU: 107611
Price: 129.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

Whisky · Scotland · 700ml · 40%

$129.99each

What it tastes like

An Islay malt Scotch whisky with sweet fruit, nuts and vanilla, balanced by a delicate coastal influence.

Vanilla & caramel

Additional information

Whisky
Style: Scotland
Origin: 700ml
Size: 40% ABV
Alcohol: 2.2 per bottle
Standard drinks

The story of Bunnahabhain 12YO

Bunnahabhain sits on the north-east coast of Islay, near Port Askaig, across the Sound of Islay from Jura. William Robertson and the blenders William and James Greenlees founded it in 1881. The name is Gaelic for the mouth of the river.

While most Islay distilleries are known for smoke, Bunnahabhain's signature style is unpeated. The 12 Year Old matures mostly in ex-sherry casks and is bottled at 46.3 per cent, non-chill filtered and with no added colour. Leaving out the chill filtering keeps more of the oils and texture in the glass. Expect honey, tangerine and malt, with dark cherry, chocolate, cinnamon and ginger spice, and a medium finish with a little herbal bitterness.

This is a whisky to pour neat or with a few drops of water, which opens up the sweetness. It is a good first step into Islay for anyone who finds the peated bottles too much, and it pairs well with dark chocolate, roasted nuts or a mature cheddar.