Bunnahabhain 45 Year Old 1978 (cask 2588) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
- Distillery
- Bunnahabhain
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 42.6%
- Age
- 45 years
- Price
- £1150
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Smokey, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Leathery
- Description
- Islay is where Bunnahabhain crafts its 45 Year Old 1978, set in cask 2588 for the Signatory Cask Strength Collection. Tagged as 'Sherried' and 'Smokey,' it carries whispers of old wood and leathery notes. At 42.6% ABV, there's a certain elegance in this £1,150 bottle, whether appreciated or still awaiting a verdict.
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Bunnahabhain 45 Year Old 1978 (cask 2588) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) is a 45-year-old single malt from Bunnahabhain (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 42.6% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — sherried, smokey, old wood, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Islay is where Bunnahabhain crafts its 45 Year Old 1978, set in cask 2588 for the Signatory Cask Strength Collection. Tagged as 'Sherried' and 'Smokey,' it carries whispers of old wood and leathery notes. At 42.6% ABV, there's a certain elegance in this £1,150 bottle, whether appreciated or still awaiting a verdict.
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