Bunnahabhain 2010/2021 Lady of the Glen 10 years old Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,6%

Another single cask from Lady of the Glen, this time with a sherry maturation that gives an entirely different character from the house's bourbon cask releases.

Expert's Description

Bunnahabhain 2010/2021 Lady of the Glen 10 Years Old is a Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky from an oloroso sherry hogshead, bottled at cask strength, 58.6%.

The whisky was distilled in 2010 and bottled in January 2021 from cask #901213, where the oloroso sherry maturation has added plenty of flavour to the relatively young whisky. Only 325 bottles came from this single cask.

Like the rest of Lady of the Glen's range, it is both unfiltered and free from added colour, letting the sherry cask's full character shine through.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark raisins, caramel and a hint of toasted almond.

Palate

Sherry sweetness meets spiced warmth and a light tart fruitiness.

Finish

Medium length, warm with lingering sherry.

Specifications

Distillery: Bunnahabhain
Bottler: Lady of the Glen
Region/Country: Scotland (Islay)
Type: Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 Years
ABV: 58.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Oloroso Sherry Hogshead / Cask No. #901213
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distillation Method: Double Distilled
Distilled: 2010
Bottled: 12/01/2021
Number of Bottles: 325
Edition: Limited Release

Flavour Profile

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

Investment Potential

Medium – a single sherry cask with only 325 bottles makes this one of the more limited Bunnahabhain releases from Lady of the Glen.

Did You Know?

At Lady of the Glen, every cask is followed closely by founder Gregor Hannah himself, who personally selects which ones are good enough to carry the brand's name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bunnahabhain 2010/2021 Lady of the Glen 10 Years Old

What does Bunnahabhain 2010/2021 Lady of the Glen 10 Years Old taste like?

Dark raisins, caramel and toasted almond on the nose, with a palate of sherry sweetness and spiced warmth.

What's the difference between this and the other Lady of the Glen release in the range?

This one is matured in an oloroso sherry cask, while the other 10 Years Old is bottled from an ordinary barrel – giving two clearly different tasting experiences from the same distillery and bottler.

How many bottles exist?

325 bottles from this single sherry cask, #901213.

Should I add water?

At 58.6%, a few drops of water can favourably open up the sherry's deeper layers.

Is it smoky?

No, the sherry maturation dominates, with only a very faint hint of smoke in the background.

Is it worth it as a single cask whisky?

With only 325 bottles from a single sherry cask and full cask strength, it delivers an intensity hard to find in standard-strength bottlings of the same age.