Bunnahabhain 12 år Single Islay Malt Whisky 46,3%

For years, this 12 Years Old was more or less all you could expect from Bunnahabhain – light, delicate and just a little different from the rest of Islay.

Expert's Description

Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old is a Single Islay Malt Whisky bottled without chill filtration and without added colour at 46.3%.

The 12 Years Old is the distillery's best-known bottle and the gateway to Bunnahabhain's light, unpeated style – a style that stands well apart from its neighbours' peated whiskies on Islay. The whisky won gold at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in 2011.

It's a whisky that proves Islay holds more than peat smoke, and that freshness and elegance can be just as defining as smoke.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A remarkably fresh, aromatic hit of sea air with a faint hint of smoke.

Palate

Light and clean with fruit, olives and nuts, moving into heavier, malty-sweet tones.

Finish

Strikingly malty, fresh and a touch dry.

Specifications

Distillery: Bunnahabhain
Region/Country: Scotland (Islay)
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 46.3%
Size: 70 CL
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distillation Method: Double Distilled
EAN No.: 5029704217366

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Maritime · Fruity · Soft

Did You Know?

In 1887, Bunnahabhain's owners merged with the owners of Glenrothes to form The Highland Distilleries Company – a merger that laid the groundwork for much of the ownership structure Scotch whisky still knows today.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old

What does Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old taste like?

Fresh sea air with a faint hint of smoke on the nose, while the palate offers fruit, olives and nuts moving into malty-sweet tones.

Is Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old smoky?

No, only a faint hint. It's the distillery's best-known example of the light, unpeated style that sets Bunnahabhain apart from most other Islay distilleries.

What sets this whisky apart from other Islay whiskies?

Where most Islay whiskies are heavily peated, this 12 Years Old is fresh and malty-sweet – a deliberate counterpoint to the island's dominant style.

Does it suit someone who doesn't like smoky whisky?

Yes, that's exactly its strength – you get Islay's maritime character without the heavy peat smoke.

Which glass should I use?

A Glencairn glass best highlights the fresh sea air and the malty-sweet finish.

Is it worth it as an everyday Islay whisky?

Yes, it won gold at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in 2011 and delivers solid, well-proven quality at an accessible price.