Bunnahabhain 16 Year Old 1998 vintage Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask refill hogshead #10433 bottled August 2013 by Douglas Laing & Co. for the Old Particular series. 339 bottles.
Bunnahabhain Distillery was established in 1881 on the north eastern tip of the Isle of Islay by the shore of Bunnahabhain Bay and overlooking the Sound of Islay. All the building materials were transported by puffer and unloaded at the distillery pier. Now tucked away at the end of the single track ‘main’ road with spectacular scenery all the way. Bunnahabhain Distillery is equipped with four huge pear shaped stills and produces Scottish malt whisky which is released in blends and single malts. Visitors are welcomed at the distillery visitor centre and distillery cottages are available for holiday lets. A participant in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music.
NOSE: Clean & fresh – carrying a sweet malt quality + vanilla & a hint of ripe bananas.
PALATE: Opens with a fruitily sweet character – developing to a warmingly spiced quality.
FINISH: Medium long – sweetly spiced – growing to cinnamon & poached pears + late oak.
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