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Bunnahabhain Abhainn Araig

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(1)€84Scotland, Islay, Single Malt

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Abhainn Araig means Araig River in Scots Gaelic, the stream that feeds Bunnahabhain's production on Islay. This Fèis Ìle 2022 release marries bourbon-matured spirit with Pedro Ximénez sherry octave casks. The result is an unpeated malt with caramel, plum, and red berry fruit over gentle spice. Bottled at 50.8% without chill filtration or colouring, it feels bold yet balanced. Bunnahabhain is known for lighter Islay character, and this bottling pushes the sherried side of that identity. Drink it neat to catch the octave cask depth.

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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 Abhainn Araig

Bunnahabhain Abhainn Araig is an unpeated single malt Scotch whisky from Islay in Scotland. Bunnahabhain created this Fèis Ìle 2022 festival release from two cask types. Spirit matured in ex-bourbon casks was married with Pedro Ximénez sherry octave casks. It is bottled at 50.8% ABV without chill filtration or added colour. The distillery sits on Islay's north-east coast, where the Araig River feeds cooling systems on site. While neighbours lean heavily on peat, Bunnahabhain built its reputation on gentler spirit. This limited edition explores what concentrated sherry casks can add to that lighter base. Caramel and plum fruit lead, with red berry and spice building warmth. Vanilla sweetness from the bourbon casks blends with sherried depth from the octave barrels. A bold, complex mid-palate develops as the glass opens. Woody notes stay present without overpowering the fresh fruit character. The finish runs long with sweet spice and lingering oak. Octave casks are smaller than standard barrels, so the spirit interacts intensely with the wood. Bunnahabhain selected seasoned European oak PX casks to push sherry maturation further. The result is quintessentially sherried yet unmistakably coastal. Bunnahabhain Abhainn Araig rewards neat sipping for fans of unpeated Islay malts. It shows a different face of the island through octave cask richness. Bold strength and natural colour preserve the distillery's honest character. Plum, caramel, and red berry fruit make this festival bottling memorable long after the last sip. The PX octave casks lend a concentrated sherried depth that standard barrels rarely achieve.