Purpose built in 1881 by William Baxter, Bunnahabhain distillery on the northeast coast of Islay featured housing for its workers, as well as its own pier for ease of transporting whisky and materials to and from the mainland. As with most distilleries, much of its life was spent producing blending stock, but in the late 1980s it began to appear as a single malt. Initially this single malt output was mostly sherry matured and so lightly peated as to be barely perceptible, placing Bunna’ firmly in the minority of Islay whiskies. However, since its takeover by Distell in 2013 around 20% of the spirit produced there is now heavily peated, with these expressions bearing the name “Moine” (the Gaelic word for peat). "All well-mannered with this gentle elegance" - Scotchwhisky.com scored 8.0/10 Lombard Tasting Notes - Smoky nose leads to fruity undertones. Smooth initial palate with a distinctive light oiliness, perhaps minty toffee. Finish is long with smoky notes. Distilled: 16/04/1979 Bottled: 15/10/2004 Matured in Cask #7405 Bottle Number: 37 / 559 50% ABV / 70cl Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report.
Purpose built in 1881 by William Baxter, Bunnahabhain distillery on the northeast coast of Islay featured housing for its workers, as well as its own pier for ease of transporting whisky and materials to and from the mainland. As with most distilleries, much of its life was spent producing blending stock, but in the late 1980s it began to appear as a single malt. Initially this single malt output was mostly sherry matured and so lightly peated as to be barely perceptible, placing Bunna’ firmly in the minority of Islay whiskies. However, since its takeover by Distell in 2013 around 20% of the spirit produced there is now heavily peated, with these expressions bearing the name “Moine” (the Gaelic word for peat). "All well-mannered with this gentle elegance" - Scotchwhisky.com scored 8.0/10 Lombard Tasting Notes - Smoky nose leads to fruity undertones. Smooth initial palate with a distinctive light oiliness, perhaps minty toffee. Finish is long with smoky notes. Distilled: 16/04/1979 Bottled: 15/10/2004 Matured in Cask #7405 Bottle Number: 37 / 559 50% ABV / 70cl Please note the image on this lot is for illustrative purposes only. If you require further information about this particular bottle, please request a condition report.
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