Bunnahabhain 1966 / 35 Year Old / Sherry Cask Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Bunnahabhain
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £2500
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Leathery, Smokey
- Description
- This 1966 Bunnahabhain spent 35 years in sherry cask before the distillery bottled it in 2002 at 46.1%, capturing a rare moment when the Islay distillery still worked with generous sherry maturation. Deep amber colour and dried fruit aromatics signal the sherry's influence, while Bunnahabhain's mineral, slightly briny character persists beneath. The sherry cask has added depth and richness to the whisky's texture, with a warming, complex finish. A period piece ideal for collectors interested in how Bunnahabhain expressed itself through sherry maturation in an earlier era.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bunnahabhain 1966 / 35 Year Old / Sherry Cask Islay Whisky is a from Bunnahabhain (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — sherried, old wood, dried fruit, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1966 Bunnahabhain spent 35 years in sherry cask before the distillery bottled it in 2002 at 46.1%, capturing a rare moment when the Islay distillery still worked with generous sherry maturation. Deep amber colour and dried fruit aromatics signal the sherry's influence, while Bunnahabhain's mineral, slightly briny character persists beneath. The sherry cask has added depth and richness to the whisky's texture, with a warming, complex finish. A period piece ideal for collectors interested in how Bunnahabhain expressed itself through sherry maturation in an earlier era.
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