Bunnahabhain 1998 / Manzanilla Cask / Feis Ile 2023 Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Bunnahabhain
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £329
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Dried Fruit, Nutty, Oily
- Description
- Bunnahabhain's 1998 vintage, finished for six years in first-fill Manzanilla sherry casks and bottled at cask strength for Feis Ile 2023, balances the distillery's coastal, unpeated character with bold sherry influence. Concentrated aromas and flavours reveal briny stone fruit, creamy almond fudge, waxy orchard notes, and warming spice backed by saline minerality. The oily texture and cask strength intensity make this a powerful expression. Reserved for serious Islay enthusiasts who appreciate sherry-forward unpeated malt.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bunnahabhain 1998 / Manzanilla Cask / Feis Ile 2023 Islay Whisky is a from Bunnahabhain (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and oaky character — smokey, dried fruit, nutty, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bunnahabhain's 1998 vintage, finished for six years in first-fill Manzanilla sherry casks and bottled at cask strength for Feis Ile 2023, balances the distillery's coastal, unpeated character with bold sherry influence. Concentrated aromas and flavours reveal briny stone fruit, creamy almond fudge, waxy orchard notes, and warming spice backed by saline minerality. The oily texture and cask strength intensity make this a powerful expression. Reserved for serious Islay enthusiasts who appreciate sherry-forward unpeated malt.
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