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Bunnahabhain 18 years Single Malt

fruity malty
4.4
(30)€116Scotland, Islay, Single Malt

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Bunnahabhain Distillery sits on the remote north coast of Islay, facing the Sound rather than the peat bog stereotype. That setting shapes a house style that is unpeated, maritime, and quietly complex. In this 18-year expression, sherry depth meets a lighter spirit style created by the distillery's unusually tall stills. You get layered sweetness, gentle spice, and a saline edge that keeps everything in focus. It feels old-fashioned in the best way. Patient, coastal, and built for slow sipping when you want character over smoke.

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Master of Malt
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700ml
£133 (€160.93)

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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 18 years Single Malt

Bunnahabhain 18 years Single Malt is an Islay single malt Scotch whisky from Bunnahabhain Distillery in Scotland. Bunnahabhain Distillery sits on the Sound of Islay and is known for an unpeated house style unlike many island neighbours. This 18 year old release is matured in sherry casks and bottled without chill filtration or added colour. It opens rich and coastal, with dried fruit depth and gentle maritime salt. What makes this bottle distinctive is how Bunnahabhain builds texture and elegance together. The distillery uses the tallest stills on Islay, with long swan necks that help create a lighter spirit. That delicate make spirit then spends long years in sherry wood, gaining layers of caramel, chocolate, and polished oak. The result is full-bodied but controlled, never loud or smoky. In the glass, Bunnahabhain 18 years Single Malt moves from honeyed sweetness into dried fruit and nutty richness. Hints of ginger and cinnamon bring lift, while oak and cocoa keep the middle palate firm. A touch of sea air and brine appears late, giving shape to the richer notes. It is a rewarding dram to sip neat when you want depth without peat. For people searching for an 18 year old Islay single malt with sherry character, this is a reliable choice. It suits drinkers who want complexity, but still value clarity and balance. Bunnahabhain Distillery shows its signature style here: unpeated spirit, coastal maturity, and careful cask influence. That balance keeps it compelling on repeated pours. Its long finish carries dried fruit, ginger, and a faint cherry note. As a gift for whisky lovers or a personal upgrade bottle, it offers proven quality and strong identity.