Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3842155) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Bunnahabhain
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.9%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £108.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Toasted, Vanilla, Oily, Sandy
- Description
- This unpeated Islay single malt from Bunnahabhain was distilled in 2008 and spent 15 years maturing, with a final five-month finishing period in a Duncan Taylor octave cask. Only 95 bottles were released in 2024, making this a rare expression from Islay's most accessible distillery.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3842155) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 15-year-old single malt from Bunnahabhain (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 53.9% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and oaky character — smokey, toasted, vanilla, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
This unpeated Islay single malt from Bunnahabhain was distilled in 2008 and spent 15 years maturing, with a final five-month finishing period in a Duncan Taylor octave cask. Only 95 bottles were released in 2024, making this a rare expression from Islay's most accessible distillery.
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