Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017
- Distillery
- Bunnahabhain
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46.3%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £495
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Honey, Toasted, Smokey
- Description
- Bunnahabhain's unpeated Islay character shines through this rare 13-year-old, finished in Marsala casks and bottled in 2018 as an exclusive 100-bottle release for Fèis Ìle volunteers. The Marsala finish adds layers of dried fruit and subtle sweetness to the distillery's signature maritime character, while maintaining the mineral, slightly briny backbone typical of Bunnahabhain's east-coast location. Rich and smooth on the palate with a warming, fruit-forward finish. A collectors' piece that rewards those seeking Islay whisky beyond the heavily peated norm.
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Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017 is a 13-year-old single malt from Bunnahabhain (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 46.3% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — sherried, cooked fruit, honey, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bunnahabhain's unpeated Islay character shines through this rare 13-year-old, finished in Marsala casks and bottled in 2018 as an exclusive 100-bottle release for Fèis Ìle volunteers. The Marsala finish adds layers of dried fruit and subtle sweetness to the distillery's signature maritime character, while maintaining the mineral, slightly briny backbone typical of Bunnahabhain's east-coast location. Rich and smooth on the palate with a warming, fruit-forward finish. A collectors' piece that rewards those seeking Islay whisky beyond the heavily peated norm.
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