Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky - 70cl/46.3%

Bunnahabhain Distillery, founded in 1881 on Islay's northeastern coast in Scotland, overlooks the Sound of Islay. Built by the Islay Distillery Company—a partnership of William Robertson and the Greenless brothers—during the Victorian whisky boom, it created the village of Bunnahabhain for workers. Accessible only by sea until the 1960s road, it features Islay's tallest stills for unpeated single malt, matured mainly in sherry casks. Ownership evolved: merged into Highland Distilleries in 1887, later Edrington Group, and now Distell (Heineken subsidiary). Renowned for gentle, fruity whiskies contrasting Islay's peaty style.

Nosing: Rich sherry with dried fruits (raisins, figs), nuts (walnuts, almonds), vanilla, dark chocolate, subtle coastal saltiness, and faint smoke.

Palate: Oily texture; toffee, mocha, orange peel, malted barley, savory maritime notes.

Finish: Medium length; lingering nuts, cocoa, spice, gentle dryness with vanilla.