The Bunnahabhain 48 Year Old 1975 is an extraordinary Islay single malt Scotch whisky, bottled as part of the Signatory Vintage 35th Anniversary Collection. Distilled in 1975 and matured for nearly five decades in a single Oloroso sherry butt (#2845), it was bottled in 2023 with just 361 individually numbered bottles released. This rare single cask expression exemplifies Bunnahabhain’s rich, sherried style with unparalleled maturity, depth, and complexity.
Why We Think You’ll Love It
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Distilled in 1975 and matured for 48 years in a single Oloroso sherry butt (#2845)
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Bottled in 2023 for the prestigious Signatory Vintage 35th Anniversary Collection
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Limited edition of just 361 individually numbered bottles
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A rare Islay single malt showcasing Bunnahabhain’s rich, sherried house style at remarkable age
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A true collector’s piece with extraordinary depth, history, and elegance
The Bunnahabhain 48 Year Old 1975 Signatory 35th Anniversary is a once-in-a-lifetime whisky from one of Islay’s most admired distilleries. With nearly half a century of maturation in sherry oak, it delivers profound richness, layered complexity, and a taste of history—an unmissable masterpiece for collectors and connoisseurs alike.
Bottle Information
Bottle Information
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Cask Type: oloroso sherry butt
Cask #: #2845
ABV: 50.20%
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Region: Islay
Age: 48 Year Old
Vintage: 1975
Volume: 70cl
Number of Bottles: 361
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Flavour Layers
Nose Deep and luxurious with aromas of rich dried fruits, polished oak, dark chocolate, and spiced orange, layered with tobacco and leather.
Palate Velvety and full-bodied, delivering waves of raisins, figs, treacle, and sherry-soaked fruitcake, balanced by cocoa, roasted nuts, and oak spice.
Finish Endlessly long and warming, with lingering sherry richness, dark fruits, and refined oak tannins.
