Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old Islay Single Malt Cask Strength Edition 2025 56,4% Vol. 0,7l in gift box
£105.15
Description
The Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old Islay Single Malt Cask Strength Edition 2025 56.4% presents the unadulterated character of this traditional distillery on the north coast of Islay. This limited edition has been matured for 12 years in a combination of first, second and re-fill Oloroso sherry casks, creating a profound flavour framework that is closely linked to the style of the distillery. Bottling at cask strength and without chill-filtration ensures that the natural structure and intensity of the whisky are fully preserved. The official manufacturer’s specifications describe this edition as complex, balanced and characterised by a fine combination of sherry notes, nutty nuances and maritime influences, which are directly attributable to the distillery’s location on the coast.
The emphasised sherry cask maturation, the powerful alcohol content of 56.4% and the absence of filtration create an Islay single malt that clearly emphasises the distillery’s craftsmanship. This edition focuses on the essential elements of the Bunnahabhain style: cask-accentuated depth, natural intensity and a gentle basic structure that makes the whisky harmonious despite its cask strength. Presented in a high-quality gift box, this single malt offers a rare opportunity to experience the expressiveness of the distillery in its purest form.
Tasting NoteColour: Rich amber with golden reflections, characterised by maturation in Oloroso sherry casks.
Nose: Expressive sherry sweetness, rich nuts and warm dried fruit, accompanied by subtle spicy nuances and a fine hint of maritime freshness, reminiscent of the distillery’s coastal location.
Taste: Full-bodied and powerful due to the cask strength, with a balanced combination of nutty flavours, subtle sherry accents, dried fruits and a harmonious depth that is supported by mature oak.
Finish: Langs, round and smooth, carried by a warm sherry spice, subtle nutty nuances and a characterful, slightly salty note.
This whisky harmonises perfectly with aromatic dishes such as matured mountain cheese, dark chocolate with a high cocoa content or nutty desserts, which elegantly absorb its sherry-heavy facets. It also goes well with savoury dishes such as braised beef, spicy lamb or mushroom ragouts, as its barrel-accentuated depth and powerful character emphasise the flavour of these dishes. As a soloist, it develops its strength particularly well in quiet evening hours, accompanied by a medium-bodied cigar, for example, or in combination with an aromatic coffee after a festive meal. Thanks to its long-lasting structure, it is also ideal as a digestif, rounding off complex flavours in style.
