Bunnahabhain 12 years old Version Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 43%

A bottle with no box, but decades behind it – this 12 Years Old dates back to when Bunnahabhain still wore the Westering Home label.

Expert's Description

Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old Old Version is a Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky from the 1980s, bottled at 43%.

The whisky belongs to the same discontinued Westering Home series as the distillery's other old version bottlings, from a time when the standard strength sat at 43% rather than today's 46.3%. The bottle arrives without a box, which is typical for cellar finds of this age.

It's a rare chance to taste how Bunnahabhain sounded long before the distillery became a familiar name among independent bottlers worldwide.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Gentle sea air and a hint of peat, backed by oily malt.

Palate

Round and oily with nuts, light fruit and a classic malty sweetness.

Finish

Medium length and malty with a calm, dry finish.

Specifications

Distillery: Bunnahabhain
Region/Country: Scotland (Islay)
Type: Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation Method: Double Distilled
Edition: Old Version – Westering Home

Flavour Profile

Maritime · Oily · Soft · Classic

Investment Potential

High – a discontinued 1980s bottling with no box, no longer in production, appealing to collectors of older Bunnahabhain releases.

Did You Know?

In the period this bottle comes from, Bunnahabhain was far better known as a supplier of malt for blends like Black Bottle than as a standalone single malt name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old Old Version

What's the difference between this and the 100cl Westering Home?

The contents come from the same discontinued series, but this bottle is in the standard 70cl size and arrives without a box.

Why is there no box?

That's typical for cellar finds of this age, where the packaging hasn't always survived in its original condition.

Is it smoky?

Only lightly – a hint of peat supports the oily malt and the gentle sea air.

What does the name Westering Home mean?

It comes from Islay's national song and graced Bunnahabhain's labels for decades before the distillery modernised its design.

Does it suit a collector?

Yes, a discontinued 1980s bottling without a box appeals primarily to collectors seeking older Bunnahabhain releases.

Is it worth it without the original box?

Even without the box, the value lies in the discontinued whisky itself, from a period the distillery no longer produces.