Bunnahabhain 20 Year Old 1997 - Palo Cortado Cask Finish
- Distillery
- Bunnahabhain
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.9%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £399
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Old Wood, Nutty
- Description
- 20 years on Islay, and it's bottled at a hefty 54.9% ABV. People tag it 'Nutty' and 'Old Wood', which might justify the £399 price. Hard to say without tasting it, but a single rating can't lie much.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bunnahabhain 20 Year Old 1997 - Palo Cortado Cask Finish is a 20-year-old single malt from Bunnahabhain (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 54.9% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — sherried, dried fruit, toasted, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
20 years on Islay, and it's bottled at a hefty 54.9% ABV. People tag it 'Nutty' and 'Old Wood', which might justify the £399 price. Hard to say without tasting it, but a single rating can't lie much.
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