Bunnahabhain 17 Years The Chess Malt Collection Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 53.4%

The Chess Malt Collection consists of 32 unique bottlings from different distilleries, where each whisky represents a chess piece. The series is carefully composed with 2 kings, 2 queens, 4 bishops, 4 knights, 4 rooks and 16 pawns, divided between the classic black and white colours.

This particular whisky comes from the Bunnahabhain distillery on Islay, a site with a proud history dating back to its founding in 1881. Only 272 bottles were produced from this specific cask. The whisky has matured entirely in a sherry hogshead, with no added colour, ensuring a pure and authentic flavour profile.

Distillery: Bunnahabhain Black Rock
Series: The Chess Malt Collection
Vintage: Distilled November 2008 – Bottled November 2025
Age: 17 years
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask type: Sherry Hogshead
Alcohol: 53.4%
Bottles: 272
Un‑chillfiltered
Natural colour
70 cl
Other: Rook A8 – F7 – No. 22 in The Chess Malt Collection series. See the other available releases in the series.

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

Bunnahabhain (Staoisha) 2013 is a unique Islay Single Malt that combines smoky notes with rich sherry tones. It has been matured in 1st Fill Oloroso sherry butts and bottled in 2024 without chill filtering. This whisky offers a deep and authentic tasting experience. The elegant Ibisco decanter highlights both passionate craftsmanship and luxury.

Distilled in 2013, this Staoisha whisky has been aged for 11 years in 1st Fill Oloroso sherry butts, which impart deep notes of dried fruits, spices, and chocolate. Bottled in 2024, it is unfiltered and free from added colour, ensuring a genuine and authentic Scottish Islay tasting experience.

Distillery: Bunnahabhain
Bottler: Signatory
Vintage: Distilled: 2013 - Bottled: 2024
Age: 11 years
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
Cask number/type: 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts
ABV: 46%
Bottles produced: ???
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
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70 cl

Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old – The Kinship 2023 – Single Islay Malt Whisky 48.8%

Released in 2023 as part of Hunter Laing’s prestigious Kinship series, this 33-year-old Bunnahabhain is a masterfully matured Islay single malt that radiates elegance, complexity, and coastal character. Aged in a single refill bourbon hogshead and bottled at natural cask strength, it offers a refined balance and a truly memorable experience.

This Bunnahabhain whisky is a harmonious and inviting single malt that showcases finesse and depth of character. On the nose, it is soft, fruity, and elegant, with a fresh and gently sweet profile. Expect bright tropical fruit notes such as pineapple and lime, complemented by delicate hints of red cherry and subtle floral undertones.

On the palate, the whisky unfolds with a beautiful balance between brightness and depth – juicy citrus and ripe berries lead the way, while the signature maritime influence of Bunnahabhain reveals itself through a touch of sea salt and a gentle coastal breeze. Its slightly oily texture provides a pleasant mouthfeel, and the elegant finish lingers with notes of soft oak, gentle spice, and mineral complexity.

This edition is a prime example of Bunnahabhain’s ability to produce rich and refined unpeated whiskies, where the distillery’s clean house style and coastal location shine through with clarity and grace.

Hunter Laing & Co., the force behind The Kinship series, is renowned for their uncompromising approach to quality and their ability to source and bottle some of Scotland’s rarest and most characterful casks. The Kinship series is a tribute to the global whisky community and the regions that have made Scotland famous for its whisky.

Distillery: Bunnahabhain
Bottler: Hunter Laing
Year: 2023
Age: 33 years
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
Cask number/type: Refill Bourbon Hogshead
ABV: 48.8%
Number of bottles: 292
Un-chillfiltered
Natural colour
70 cl
Additional info: Limited edition release from The Kinship Series

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Miniature Single Islay Malt Whisky 46.3%

Bunnahabhain – the light and delicate twelve-year-old whisky. The nose offers a remarkably fresh and aromatic experience of sea air and gentle smoke. The taste begins light and clean, with fruit, olives, and nuts, before developing into richer impressions of malty sweetness. The finish is spectacularly malty yet fresh – slightly dry – and long-lasting.

Distillery: Bunnahabhain XII
Age: 12 years
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
Alcohol: 46.3%
Other: 5 cl

Bunnahabhain Moine – a delicious Single Islay Malt Whisky at 46.3%

Bunnahabhain Moine Single Islay Malt Whisky 46.3% is a smoky and characterful Islay whisky with the classic depth Bunnahabhain is known for. The Moine edition combines peat smoke with maritime notes, sweet malt, and a balanced spicy warmth. A rich and authentic Islay experience for whisky fans seeking smoky complexity without sacrificing elegance.

Distillery: Bunnahabhain
Age: N/A
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
Alcohol: 46.3%
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Volume: 70 cl
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Bunnahabhain Sherried Smoke Coopers Choice Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%

Cooper’s Choice is one of the most recognized independent whisky bottlers in Scotland and a name that resonates with collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. The brand was created by The Vintage Malt Whisky Company, which since 1992 has specialized in selecting and bottling rare and characterful single malts from Scotland’s finest distilleries.

At Cooper’s Choice, it's all about quality over quantity – each bottle is handpicked, bottled in small batches, and typically un-chillfiltered and naturally colored, offering an authentic and unadulterated whisky experience.

This limited edition single malt whisky from Islay is an independent bottling from The Vintage Malt Whisky Company under their Cooper’s Choice series. The whisky is distilled at the Bunnahabhain distillery and has undergone a final maturation in Oloroso sherry casks, adding depth and complexity to its character.

Distillery: Bunnahabhain
Bottler: The Cooper’s Choice
Bottled: 2024
Age: NA
Type: Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: Oloroso Sherry Butt / Cask No. #0322
ABV: 46%
Bottles produced: 480
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
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Burnside 14 Year – Woodrow’s of Edinburgh Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 52% (Cask #900019)

This bottling from Woodrow’s of Edinburgh is an exclusive single cask expression from an undisclosed Speyside distillery, bottled at cask strength and without compromise – natural color, non-chillfiltered, and with only 330 bottles available. As a single cask release, this is a unique whisky that stands apart from the standard bottlings of the larger distilleries. It represents Woodrow’s philosophy of highlighting the individuality of each cask and delivering whiskies with character and authenticity. With only 330 bottles produced, this is a rare opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts seeking an honest and unfiltered Speyside expression – with Balvenie as the hidden core.

Note: Burnside is the designation for so-called “teaspooned Balvenie” – meaning a cask from the Balvenie distillery has had a tiny amount of spirit from another distillery (typically Glenfiddich) added to it. This practice prevents the whisky from being marketed as an official single malt from Balvenie, though it still clearly carries Balvenie’s character.

• Origin: Burnside (The Balvenie), Scotland
• Age: 14 years
• Distilled: 27/04/2011
• Bottled: 14/10/2025
• Cask: 1st fill Tawny Port Hogshead – Cask #900019
• ABV: 52% (cask strength)
• Bottler: Woodrow’s of Edinburgh
• Edition: Curators Cut
• Bottles: 330 – a very limited release

• Nose: Fresh green apples, pears, and citrus with a touch of honey and vanilla.

• Palate: Creamy and balanced with notes of ripe fruit, malt, lightly spiced oak, and subtle floral nuances.

• Finish: Long, harmonious, with sweetness, freshness, and a discreet spicy warmth.

• Un-chillfiltered

• Natural Colour

• 70 cl

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At the mouth of the river in Bushmills, County Antrim, whiskey has been distilled since 1608, the oldest licensed whiskey production in the world. Ten years on cask is where the newcomer meets Bushmills at its most classic.

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Bushmills 10 Year Old Single Malt is an Irish Single Malt Whiskey matured in Bourbon and Sherry casks, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey is a marriage of single malts, each matured for at least 10 years in hand-selected Bourbon barrels and Sherry casks. Bushmills distils exclusively from malted barley and is known for a light, fruity style that sets it apart from the heavier pot still whiskeys further south in Ireland.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh and lively, with notes of ripe fruit.

Palate

Creamy vanilla and softly toasted wood, balanced by the fresh fruitiness from the nose.

Finish

Soft and lightly spiced, with a lingering wood and vanilla note.

Specifications

Name: Bushmills 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Distillery: Bushmills
Region/Country: County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Age: 10 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon & Sherry casks
EAN no.: 5055966820037

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Creamy · Lightly spiced · Vanilla-forward · Soft

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Bushmills has held a licence to distil since 1608, making it the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world.
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Bushmills 16 Year Old is an exquisite premium release from the historic Bushmills Distillery, which has produced whiskey since 1608.

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Bushmills 16 Year Old Triple Distilled Single Malt Rare Irish Whiskey is a Single Malt Rare Irish Whiskey, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey is triple distilled to achieve an extraordinary smoothness and purity, and matured for 16 years across three different cask types: Oloroso sherry casks, bourbon casks, and a finishing period in port pipes. This combination creates a deep, layered tasting experience with notes of ripe fruit, spice and a hint of dark chocolate, balanced by a subtle sweetness from the sherry.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe fruit and spice.

Palate

Dark chocolate with a subtle sherry sweetness.

Finish

Deep and layered.

Specifications

Name: Bushmills 16 Year Old
Distillery: Bushmills
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Malt Rare Irish Whiskey
Age: 16 years
Cask: Oloroso Sherry + Bourbon Cask + Port Pipes Finish
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Other: Triple Distilled
EAN no.: 5055966825025

Flavour Profile

Rich · Complex · Fruity · Chocolate-forward · Deep

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Bushmills Distillery holds a whiskey-making licence dating back to 1608, making it one of the world's oldest distilleries.
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Twenty-one years in the dark, three different cask types and enough patience to see it all through. Bushmills 21 Year Old is the distillery's most ambitious permanent release.

Expert Review

Bushmills 21 Year Old is an Irish Single Malt Whiskey matured in Bourbon, Oloroso Sherry and Madeira casks, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey begins its journey in Bourbon casks, moves to Oloroso Sherry casks, and finishes with a final period in Madeira casks, a three-stage process that is unusual even for a single malt of this age. The extra two years on Madeira add a light wine-driven sweetness that sits on top of the classic Bushmills style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit, honey and a touch of nuts, with a light wine-driven undertone.

Palate

Rich and full, with caramel, dark chocolate and ripe raisins.

Finish

Long and warm, with a lingering sweetness from the Madeira cask.

Specifications

Name: Bushmills 21 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Distillery: Bushmills
Region/Country: County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Age: 21 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso Sherry, Bourbon & Madeira casks
EAN no.: 5055966830036

Flavour Profile

Rich · Wine-driven · Full-bodied · Nutty · Sweet

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Bushmills 21 Year Old is one of the few Irish single malts matured across three different cask types in sequence, including a rare Madeira finish, before bottling.
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Bushmills Black Bush has won a host of international awards over the years, including Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition twice.

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Bushmills Black Bush Blended Irish Whiskey is a Blended Irish Whiskey, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey has a higher proportion of malt whiskey than most other blends, matured in Oloroso sherry casks. Black Bush is made up of 80% malt whiskey and 20% grain whiskey, bottled after up to seven years of maturation in Spanish oak seasoned with Oloroso sherry and American oak ex-bourbon barrels. The colour is dark and golden with a dark, spiced nose. The palate offers plenty of spice, coffee, mocha, caramel, floral notes and vanilla. The alcohol is present, but nicely wrapped by the cask, and the finish is long and lightly sweet.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark and spiced, with a rich fruitcake aroma.

Palate

Spice, coffee, mocha, caramel and vanilla.

Finish

Long and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Bushmills Black Bush
Distillery: Bushmills
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
Cask: Sherry Cask
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Other: Triple Distilled - Finest Blend
EAN no.: 5055966810069

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Coffee-forward · Caramel-sweet · Full-bodied · Elegant

Did You Know?

Black Bush has won numerous international awards, including Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in both 2007 and 2010.
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Bushmills Bourbon Cask is the third release in Bushmills' nostalgic Steamship Collection, named after the steamship SS Bushmills from around 1890.

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Bushmills Bourbon Cask The Steamship Collection Single Irish Malt Whiskey is a Single Irish Malt Whiskey, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey is the third in the "Steamship Collection" series, which Bushmills named after the steamship SS Bushmills, launched around 1890 in the USA. The collection celebrates good, traditional maturation, and this edition is matured in bourbon casks. The result is a limited release with plenty of vanilla, sweetness and caramel on the palate, and a lovely, inviting nose.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla and light sweetness.

Palate

Caramel and vanilla.

Finish

Soft and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Bushmills Bourbon Cask #3 The Steamship Collection
Distillery: Bushmills
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Irish Malt Whiskey
Cask: Bourbon Cask
ABV: 40%
Size: 100 CL
Other: Limited Release

Flavour Profile

Vanilla-forward · Sweet · Caramel-rich · Soft · Inviting

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The Steamship Collection is named after the steamship SS Bushmills, launched in the USA around 1890, and this edition marks the ship's 125th anniversary.
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Bushmills Port Cask is the second release in the Steamship Collection, bottled to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the steamship SS Bushmills.

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Bushmills Port Cask The Steamship Collection Single Irish Malt Whiskey is a Single Irish Malt Whiskey, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey is the second release in the "Steamship Collection" series, which Bushmills named after the steamship SS Bushmills. This limited edition was bottled to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the ship's maiden voyage, and the whiskey has matured in Ruby Port Pipes, giving it a rich, fruity character with notes of dark berries and a touch of sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark berries and a light wine-driven sweetness.

Palate

Rich and fruity, with port-driven depth.

Finish

Soft and sweetish.

Specifications

Name: Bushmills Port Cask Reserve #2 The Steamship Collection
Distillery: Bushmills
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Irish Malt Whiskey
Cask: Ruby Port Pipes
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Other: Limited Release
EAN no.: 5055966820112

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Rich · Wine-driven · Soft · Sweetish

Did You Know?

This edition marks the 125th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the steamship SS Bushmills, which lent its name to the entire Steamship Collection.
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Bushmills Rum Cask is the fourth release in the Steamship Collection, where maturation in Caribbean Rum Casks gives the whiskey tropical, spiced tones.

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Bushmills Rum Cask The Steamship Collection Single Irish Malt Whiskey is a Single Irish Malt Whiskey, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey has matured in Caribbean Rum Casks, contributing to flavours of tropical fruit, spice, vanilla and toffee. It is the fourth release in the "Steamship Collection" series, which Bushmills named after the steamship SS Bushmills. This limited release shows how rum casks can give a classic Irish single malt an entirely new, exotic expression.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Tropical fruit and vanilla.

Palate

Spice and toffee.

Finish

Sweetish and exotic.

Specifications

Name: Bushmills Rum Cask #4 The Steamship Collection
Distillery: Bushmills
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Irish Malt Whiskey
Cask: Caribbean Rum Casks
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Other: Limited Release
EAN no.: 5055966820136

Flavour Profile

Tropical · Spiced · Vanilla-forward · Toffee-like · Exotic

Did You Know?

This edition is number four in the nostalgic Steamship Collection, with each release marking a new cask experiment from Bushmills.
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Bushmills The Original is a triple distilled blended Irish whiskey with notes of honey, vanilla and a gently spiced finish – an award-winning classic from Northern Ireland.

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Bushmills The Original Blended Irish Whiskey is a Blended Whiskey, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey is triple distilled and includes a portion of Irish grain whiskey. It is matured in both bourbon and sherry casks, giving it fresh fruit notes and hints of vanilla. Bushmills The Original has won a long list of international awards, including Gold and Best in Class at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in 2008, Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2010, and Gold at the International Spirits Challenge in 2010.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Light fruity and spicy aroma, developing towards vanilla ice cream and crème brûlée.

Palate

Gently warming with honey and sweetness.

Finish

Crisp and fresh with a touch of spice.

Specifications

Name: Bushmills The Original
Distillery: Old Bushmills Distillery
Region/Country: Northern Ireland
Type: Blended Whiskey
Cask: Bourbon and Sherry Casks
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5055966800022

Flavour Profile

Honeyed · Vanilla · Spiced · Fresh · Rounded

Did You Know?

Bushmills The Original won Double Gold and the title of Best Irish Whiskey at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2010.
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Bårelegs Battle Axe Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky - Small Batch

Scotland's oldest independent bottler digs a forgotten name out of the cellar and dusts it off. Seven Stars isn't a bottle that shouts. It whispers about old warehouses in Campbeltown, about hand-picked casks, and about a time when a blend had to prove its worth through flavour, not marketing.

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