Bunnahabhain 2013 Staoisha 11 Years Old Signatory Vintage Oloroso Sherry Butt Single Islay Malt Whisky 46%

Staoisha is the name Bunnahabhain gives its peated spirit, taken from the small loch that supplies the distillery's water – and here it meets a deep sherry sweetness.

Expert's Description

Bunnahabhain 2013 Staoisha 11 Years Old Signatory Vintage is a Single Islay Malt Whisky matured in a 1st fill oloroso sherry butt and bottled at 46%.

The whisky was distilled in 2013 and spent 11 years in a first-fill oloroso sherry cask, which has layered deep notes of dried fruit, spice and chocolate over the peated spirit. Signatory bottled it without chill filtration and without added colour in 2024.

The bottle belongs to Signatory's Decanter Collection and arrives in a finely cut decanter, underlining that this is something out of the ordinary – both in the glass and on the shelf.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Peat smoke meets dark raisins, dried fig and a touch of mocha.

Palate

Rich and full with spiced smoke, sherry sweetness and a core of dark chocolate.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering smoke and a final hint of dried fruit.

Specifications

Distillery: Bunnahabhain
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Scotland (Islay)
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
Age: 11 Years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distillation Method: Double Distilled
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: 2024
Edition: Signatory Vintage – The Decanter Collection
EAN No.: 5021944127078

Flavour Profile

Peated · Sherry-Matured · Full-Bodied · Spicy

Investment Potential

Medium – the combination of the rarer Staoisha spirit, long sherry maturation and the special decanter makes this an attractive pick for collectors looking beyond the standard bottle.

Did You Know?

Loch Staoisha lies a couple of kilometres from the distillery and supplies the water Bunnahabhain uses in production – which is exactly why the house's peated spirit carries this name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bunnahabhain 2013 Staoisha 11 Years Old

What does Bunnahabhain 2013 Staoisha 11 Years Old taste like?

Peat smoke meets dark raisins, dried fig and a hint of mocha, with a rich, full palate of spiced smoke and dark chocolate.

What is Staoisha?

The name given to Bunnahabhain's peated spirit, taken from the small loch that supplies the distillery's water.

What is The Decanter Collection?

A series from Signatory Vintage where selected casks are bottled in a special decanter instead of a standard bottle.

Is it smoky?

Yes, considerably more so than Bunnahabhain's well-known core range – Staoisha is the distillery's answer to the island's more peated neighbours.

Does it make a good gift?

Yes, the special decanter and the rarer peated spirit make it a striking gift for an Islay enthusiast.

Is it worth it with the special decanter?

The combination of the rare Staoisha spirit, eleven years of sherry maturation and the handcrafted decanter make it more than just another standard bottle on the shelf.