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Bunnahabhain Eirigh Na Greine

spicy peaty
4
(11)€50Scotland, Islay, Single Malt

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Eirigh Na Greine glows a deep amber gold in the glass. A good slice of it rests in ex-red wine casks, which is unusual for this Islay distillery. That choice pulls dark cherry and a jammy red-berry sweetness into the spirit. Around it sits soft honey, a curl of butterscotch and a warm dusting of cardamom. There is a coastal salt note too, a quiet nod to where it was made. Black pepper builds on the finish and keeps things lively. It is a single malt Scotch whisky that feels generous yet still carries an edge. Pour it neat and let it open.

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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 Eirigh Na Greine

Bunnahabhain Eirigh Na Greine is a single malt Scotch whisky from Bunnahabhain on Islay, in Scotland. The Gaelic name means Morning Sky, and the warm colour lives up to it. Bunnahabhain sits on the northeast coast of Islay, away from the busier southern distilleries. Its house style is famously gentle and usually unpeated, which sets it apart from its peaty island neighbours. The sea is never far, and a faint coastal brine works its way into the spirit. That balance of softness and salt is the distillery's signature. What makes Bunnahabhain Eirigh Na Greine stand out is the cask choice. A significant proportion of the whisky rests in ex-red wine casks. Those casks lend ripe cherry and a juicy red-berry sweetness you rarely meet in an Islay malt. The fruit feels almost jammy at times. A little fig and dark berry sit alongside it. Around that fruit sits a warm, comforting core. Honey and butterscotch give a soft sweetness, with caramel close behind. A gentle thread of cardamom and baking spice adds lift. Then black pepper steps in and sharpens the finish. A whisper of cocoa lingers at the very end. Bottled at 46.3% ABV, this single malt drinks with real depth. It rewards slow, neat sipping in a simple glass. Take your time and the layers keep shifting, from sweet to spicy and back again. Eirigh Na Greine is a fine way to meet a softer, fruitier side of Islay whisky. It is approachable yet still full of character.