Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12254) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Bunnahabhain
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 44.6%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £275.64
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Leathery, Medicinal, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Distilled on Islay in February 1988, this Bunnahabhain aged for 30 years in a refill butt before Douglas Laing bottled it in March 2018 at full cask strength. A rare, three-decade-old expression from one of Islay's unpeated producers, with just 308 bottles released.
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Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12254) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 30-year-old single malt from Bunnahabhain (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 44.6% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and oaky character — smokey, old wood, leathery, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled on Islay in February 1988, this Bunnahabhain aged for 30 years in a refill butt before Douglas Laing bottled it in March 2018 at full cask strength. A rare, three-decade-old expression from one of Islay's unpeated producers, with just 308 bottles released.
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