Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old 1977 (cask 7602) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
- Distillery
- Bunnahabhain
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.2%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £1413.32
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Leathery, Old Wood
- Description
- A 40-year veteran of a refill butt, this 1977 Bunnahabhain from La Maison du Whisky's Artist series represents four decades of maturation on Islay. The 546-bottle 2022 release offers rare evidence of how the distillery's unpeated character evolves over its longest timescales.
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Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old 1977 (cask 7602) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) is a 40-year-old single malt from Bunnahabhain (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 47.2% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, medicinal, leathery, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A 40-year veteran of a refill butt, this 1977 Bunnahabhain from La Maison du Whisky's Artist series represents four decades of maturation on Islay. The 546-bottle 2022 release offers rare evidence of how the distillery's unpeated character evolves over its longest timescales.
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