Bunnahabhain 2007/2019 Signatory Vintage 12 years old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58.1%

Some casks get left a little longer because whoever is tasting them along the way can't quite let go – or so the story goes with this 12 Years Old from Signatory.

Expert's Description

Bunnahabhain 2007/2019 Signatory Vintage 12 Years Old is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a 1st fill sherry butt and bottled at cask strength, 58.1%.

Signatory Vintage filled this cask, #589, in February 2007 and left it undisturbed for twelve years, before drawing it straight from the wood in October 2019 without reducing the strength. That leaves a whisky with all the power the sherry cask has to offer, and nothing added to soften it.

587 bottles came from this single cask, and no two are quite alike from first pour to last – that's the nature of a single cask.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark sherry, raisins and a rich hint of leather, carried on a warm, spiced note of cloves.

Palate

Powerful and concentrated with dried fruit, walnuts and a wave of spiced warmth from the cask strength.

Finish

Long, warm and dry with lingering sherry and a touch of bitter chocolate.

Specifications

Distillery: Bunnahabhain
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Scotland (Islay)
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 58.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: 1st Fill Sherry Butt / Cask No. #589
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distillation Method: Double Distilled
Distilled: 13/02/2007
Bottled: 10/10/2019
Number of Bottles: 587
Edition: Signatory Vintage
EAN No.: 5021944105113

Flavour Profile

Sherry-Matured · Cask Strength · Spicy · Full-Bodied

Did You Know?

At 58.1%, this is one of the stronger Bunnahabhain releases Signatory Vintage has sent to Denmark under this label – most of the distillery's own bottlings sit well below 50%.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bunnahabhain 2007/2019 Signatory Vintage 12 Years Old

What does Bunnahabhain 2007/2019 Signatory Vintage 12 Years Old taste like?

Dark sherry, raisins and leather meet a warm spiciness of cloves, with a power that reflects the 58.1% in the glass.

Is it very strong to drink?

At 58.1% it's certainly powerful, but that's the point of a cask strength bottling – add a few drops of water and the whisky opens up without losing its character.

What's special about this particular cask?

It's a 1st fill sherry butt, cask #589, left undisturbed for twelve years, so it has drawn unusually deep colour and flavour from the wood.

How many bottles exist of this release?

587 bottles came from this single cask, and no other bottling will ever be quite identical.

What glass suits a cask strength whisky like this best?

A Glencairn glass gives the best room to gather the aromas as you gradually add water to find the strength that suits you.

Is it worth it for a 12 Years Old single cask whisky?

The cask strength and the long, undisturbed maturation on a first-fill sherry cask give an intensity rarely found in a standard-strength 12 Years Old, making it appealing for enthusiasts who favour power over finesse.