Bunnahabhain 1998/2022 Adelphi Limited 23 years old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 53.5%

Adelphi has revived its name since 1993 with a simple philosophy: find the best casks, leave them alone, and let time do the rest.

Expert's Description

Bunnahabhain 1998/2022 Adelphi 23 Years Old is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a refill oloroso cask and bottled at cask strength, 53.5%.

The whisky was distilled in 1998 and bottled in 2022 from cask #2145, a refill oloroso cask that after 23 years has given a deep, sherry-driven character without overwhelming the distillery's core style. The release is part of Adelphi's Limited series, where only the finest casks are allowed to carry the name.

587 bottles came from this single cask, and with 23 years behind it, this is one of the more richly matured Bunnahabhain releases independent bottlers have sent to Denmark.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dry sherry, leather and a hint of dark marmalade.

Palate

Deep and spicy with raisins, walnuts and a warm cask-strength power.

Finish

Long, dry and spicy with lingering sherry.

Specifications

Distillery: Bunnahabhain
Bottler: Adelphi
Region/Country: Scotland (Islay)
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 23 Years
ABV: 53.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Refill Oloroso / Cask No. #2145
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distillation Method: Double Distilled
Distilled: 1998
Bottled: 2022
Number of Bottles: 587
Edition: Adelphi Limited
EAN No.: 5060383652291

Flavour Profile

Sherry-Matured · Cask Strength · Spicy · Mature

Investment Potential

Medium – 23 years of maturation, a single cask and Adelphi's respected name make this an interesting pick for collectors following the house's older Islay bottlings.

Did You Know?

The Adelphi name originally belonged to a Glasgow distillery that closed in 1907, but was revived as a bottler's name in 1993 and is today run by Donald Houston and Keith Falconer.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bunnahabhain 1998/2022 Adelphi 23 Years Old

What does Bunnahabhain 1998/2022 Adelphi 23 Years Old taste like?

Dry sherry, leather and dark marmalade on the nose, with a deep, spicy palate of raisins, walnuts and cask-strength power.

What is the Adelphi Limited series?

Adelphi's most selective series, where only casks of particular quality are allowed to carry the name.

How many bottles exist?

587 bottles from this single refill oloroso cask, #2145.

Should I add water?

At 53.5%, a few drops of water can favourably soften the whisky and highlight the deeper sherry notes.

Is it smoky?

No, the sherry cask's depth is the driving force, with no notable smoke.

Is it worth it as a 23 Years Old from Adelphi?

The long maturation on a single cask and Adelphi's respected name among independent bottlers make it a solid choice for collectors of older Islay whisky.