Bunnahabhain
Cask #2588

Bunnahabhain 45 Year Old 1978 Signatory 35th Anniversary

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Bunnahabhain 45 Year Old 1978 Signatory 35th Anniversary is an extraordinary Islay single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Signatory Vintage to celebrate their 35th Anniversary Collection. Read more
Bunnahabhain 45 Year Old 1978 Signatory 35th Anniversary
Regular price £1,260.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £1,260.00 GBP
£1,050.00 ex VAT
Sale Sold out
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Bottle Information

Cask: #2588
Cask Type: oloroso sherry butt
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Volume: 70cl
Region: Islay
Vintage: 1978
Age: 45 Year Old
ABV: 42.60%

Tasting Notes

Nose Deep and luxurious, with aromas of raisins, dates, polished oak, dark chocolate, and orange peel, alongside hints of sea air and warming spice. Palate Full-bodied and richly layered, offering flavours of figs, treacle, spiced fruitcake, roasted nuts, and dark toffee, balanced by a subtle coastal salinity. Finish Long and opulent, with lingering sherried sweetness, gentle spice, maritime notes, and refined oak.

Bunnahabhain 45 Year Old 1978 Signatory 35th Anniversary is an extraordinary Islay single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Signatory Vintage to celebrate their 35th Anniversary Collection. Distilled in 1978 and matured for an exceptional 45 years in a single Oloroso sherry butt (#2588), this ultra-rare expression was bottled in 2023 at natural cask strength, showcasing the depth and elegance of long-aged sherried Bunnahabhain.

Crafted at the coastal Bunnahabhain Distillery, this long-aged single malt highlights the distillery’s signature unpeated style—rich, maritime, and complex. Extended maturation in Oloroso sherry oak has imparted layers of dark fruit, spice, and polished oak, creating a whisky of remarkable balance and intensity.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • Exceptionally rare Islay single malt Scotch whisky from Signatory Vintage
  • Distilled 1978, bottled 2023 for the 35th Anniversary Collection
  • Matured for 45 years in a single Oloroso sherry butt #2588
  • Showcases the rich, unpeated style of Bunnahabhain Distillery
  • Ultra-aged single cask with exceptional depth and complexity
  • Highly collectible anniversary release with outstanding provenance

The Bunnahabhain 45 Year Old 1978 Signatory 35th Anniversary is a masterpiece of long-term maturation—rich, complex, and beautifully composed. A true collector’s whisky, offering a rare opportunity to experience one of Islay’s most elegant distilleries at an extraordinary age.

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Bunnahabhain
Bunnahabhain Distillery, founded in 1881 on the northeastern tip of the Isle of Islay, sits by Bunnahabhain Bay, overlooking the Sound of Islay. Originally constructed with materials ferried by puffer and unloaded at the distillery pier, it’s now tucked away at the end of a single-track road with spectacular coastal views. Equipped with four large, pear-shaped stills, Bunnahabhain produces Scottish malt whisky for both blends and single malt or single caskbottlings. A proud participant in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music, the distillery’s core releases—including Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old and Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old—reflect its commitment to craftsmanship and the Islay whisky tradition.
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