Bunnahabhain 43 Year Old - Director’s Special (The Single Malts of Scotland)
- Distillery
- Bunnahabhain
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 41.4%
- Age
- 43 years
- Price
- £1200
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Smokey, Leathery, Medicinal
- Description
- At 43 years old, this Bunnahabhain represents one of Islay's rarest aged expressions, having developed its character over decades away from the distillery's signature peat character—a complex, mature Islay whisky from The Single Malts of Scotland's Director's Special series.
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Bunnahabhain 43 Year Old - Director’s Special (The Single Malts of Scotland) is a 43-year-old single malt from Bunnahabhain (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 41.4% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — old wood, smokey, leathery, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
At 43 years old, this Bunnahabhain represents one of Islay's rarest aged expressions, having developed its character over decades away from the distillery's signature peat character—a complex, mature Islay whisky from The Single Malts of Scotland's Director's Special series.
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