Bunnahabhain 2013/2022 Valinch & Mallet 9 years old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 52,8%

From Italy comes Valinch & Mallet, with a soft spot for single casks and a clear sense of when a cask still has more to give.

Expert's Description

Bunnahabhain 2013/2022 Valinch & Mallet 9 Years Old is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky from a sherry cask, bottled at cask strength, 52.8%.

The whisky is part of Valinch & Mallet's The Young Masters Edition, a series showing what relatively young casks can do when chosen with care. The cask, #900070, was filled in 2013 and bottled again in 2022, yielding 378 bottles in total.

The sherry cask has given the whisky a deep colour and a full spiciness that balances nicely against Bunnahabhain's lighter core character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sherry sweetness meets dried fruit and a light spiced warmth.

Palate

Full-bodied with raisins, caramel and a peppery edge from the cask strength.

Finish

Medium length, spicy with lingering sherry.

Specifications

Distillery: Bunnahabhain
Bottler: Valinch & Mallet
Region/Country: Scotland (Islay)
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 9 Years
ABV: 52.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Sherry Cask / Cask No. 900070
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distillation Method: Double Distilled
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: 2022
Number of Bottles: 378
Edition: The Young Masters Edition
EAN No.: 5060637450857

Flavour Profile

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

Did You Know?

Valinch & Mallet was founded in Italy in the mid-2010s by Davide Romano and Fabio Ermoli, who share a passion for single cask whisky without additives.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bunnahabhain 2013/2022 Valinch & Mallet 9 Years Old

What does Bunnahabhain 2013/2022 Valinch & Mallet 9 Years Old taste like?

Sherry sweetness meets dried fruit and spiced warmth, with a full palate of raisins, caramel and a peppery edge.

What is The Young Masters Edition?

A series from Valinch & Mallet showing what relatively young single casks can achieve when selected with care.

Is it smoky?

No, the sherry cask dominates, with no notable smoke in this release.

How many bottles exist?

378 bottles from this single sherry cask, #900070.

Should I add water?

At 52.8%, a few drops of water can favourably soften the edges and highlight the sherry's depth.

Is it worth it for a 9 Years Old cask strength whisky?

The relatively young age is offset by a clear, well-developed sherry character and full cask strength, making it a solid choice for enthusiasts who prioritise intensity.