Bunnahabhain Sherried Smoke Coopers Choice Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%

The name says it all – here Bunnahabhain's peated spirit meets a finishing period in oloroso sherry, bottled by one of Scotland's most respected independent houses.

Expert's Description

Bunnahabhain Sherried Smoke Coopers Choice is a Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky finished in an oloroso sherry butt and bottled at 46%.

Coopers Choice is the work of The Vintage Malt Whisky Company, which since 1992 in Glasgow has specialised in selecting and bottling rare, characterful single casks from Scotland's finest distilleries. At Coopers Choice, quality trumps quantity – every bottle is bottled in small batches, typically without chill filtration and with natural colour.

This release was distilled at Bunnahabhain and finished in oloroso sherry casks from cask #0322, adding both depth and a warm smoky character to the already peated spirit.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smoky notes combined with sweetness from dried fruit and a hint of sea salt.

Palate

A harmonious balance of peat, caramel, tobacco ash, sherry sweetness and spiced undertones.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering smoke and fruity nuances.

Specifications

Distillery: Bunnahabhain
Bottler: Coopers Choice
Region/Country: Scotland (Islay)
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Oloroso Sherry Butt / Cask No. #0322
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distillation Method: Double Distilled
Bottled: 2024
Number of Bottles: 480
Edition: The Coopers Choice
EAN No.: 5024720863269

Flavour Profile

Peated · Sherry-Matured · Spicy · Full-Bodied

Did You Know?

The Vintage Malt Whisky Company has run the Coopers Choice series since 1992, naming it in honour of the coopers – the craftsmen whose casks ultimately shape the flavour of every whisky.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bunnahabhain Sherried Smoke Coopers Choice

What does Bunnahabhain Sherried Smoke Coopers Choice taste like?

Smoky notes combined with sweetness from dried fruit and sea salt, while the palate offers peat, caramel, tobacco ash and spiced undertones.

What is Coopers Choice?

A series from The Vintage Malt Whisky Company, which since 1992 has selected and bottled rare single casks from Scotland's finest distilleries.

Is it heavily smoky?

Yes, the name Sherried Smoke reflects that the peated spirit here is combined with a finishing sherry maturation, giving a full, smoky character.

How many bottles exist?

480 bottles from cask #0322.

Which glass suits it best?

A Glencairn glass holds both the smoke and the sherry's sweetness well.

Is it worth it as a peated Islay whisky with a sherry finish?

The combination of peat and sherry from a respected independent house delivers a complexity not always found in standard bottlings of the same age.