Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1988 Marsala Finish
- Distillery
- Bunnahabhain
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.4%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £799
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Cooked Fruit, Honey
- Description
- Bunnahabhain's unpeated 1988 Islay whisky spent 30 years maturing before a final two-year finish in Marsala casks. Bottled at 47.4% ABV in January 2019, this single malt balances classic seawater and heather with sweet wine influence across just 1,116 bottles.
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Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1988 Marsala Finish is a 30-year-old single malt from Bunnahabhain (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 47.4% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, old wood, dried fruit, cooked fruit. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bunnahabhain's unpeated 1988 Islay whisky spent 30 years maturing before a final two-year finish in Marsala casks. Bottled at 47.4% ABV in January 2019, this single malt balances classic seawater and heather with sweet wine influence across just 1,116 bottles.
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