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Bunnahabhain 11 years

malty peaty
4.4
(4)€117Scotland, Islay, Single Malt

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Bunnahabhain sits on Islay's northern shore and has long made a softer island style. Bunnahabhain 11 years takes that calm house character and adds a Manzanilla twist. The sherry influence brings a salty, savoury edge that feels coastal and dry, not sticky. You get orchard fruit first, then nuts, gentle spice, and a faint earthy note. It changes in the glass and keeps pulling you back for another sip. This is a dram that rewards a slow pour and a few quiet minutes. Curious drinkers will find plenty to unpack.

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Bunnahabhain

Bunnahabhain is a Scottish whisky distillery located on the north-east coast of the Isle of Islay. It was founded in 1881 and is one of the oldest distilleries on the island. The distillery is known for producing a range of single malt whiskies that are typically unpeated or lightly peated, which is unusual for Islay whiskies. The water used in production comes from the Margadale spring and the malted barley is sourced from the mainland. Bunnahabhain whisky is aged in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, which contributes to its unique flavor profile. An interesting fact about Bunnahabhain is that it was one of the few distilleries to remain open during World War II, producing whisky for the war effort.

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About the Bunnahabhain 11 years

Bunnahabhain 11 years is a single malt Scotch whisky from Bunnahabhain Distillery on Islay, Scotland. This release pairs Bunnahabhain's unpeated house style with Manzanilla Sherry cask influence. The result feels coastal, savoury, and precise from the first pour. If you want an Islay single malt without heavy smoke, this bottle stands out. Bunnahabhain Distillery has worked on Islay's remote north coast since 1881, beside the Sound of Islay. Bunnahabhain is known for natural colour and non-chill filtration, so texture and cask detail remain intact. The distillery's tall stills help produce a lighter spirit style than many expect from Islay. That approach gives Bunnahabhain 11 years a weighty mouthfeel with clear cask definition. The Manzanilla element adds a dry, seaside character that separates it from sweeter sherry-led malts. On the nose, almond, apple, and dried fruit arrive before a gentle wave of brine. On the palate, caramel and fig build into cherry, milk chocolate, and soft cinnamon. A light earthy note keeps the sweeter tones controlled and balanced. You may also find plum and raisins & sultanas through the mid-palate. The profile feels gently peaty, but fruit and sherry detail stay in front. Bunnahabhain 11 years drinks best neat, where its layers stay focused and the finish runs long. It is a reliable choice for anyone exploring sherry cask single malt Scotch whisky with maritime character. As an 11-year-old Islay release, it offers depth without the heavy style some drinkers avoid. Bunnahabhain Distillery fans will recognise the house balance of fruit, salt, and texture in this bottling. It is also an ideal gift for whisky lovers who want something outside standard shelf picks. For people comparing Bunnahabhain bottles, this one offers a clear cask story and distinctive profile.