Bunnahabhain 42 Year Old 1973 (cask 12145) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve (Signatory)
- Distillery
- Bunnahabhain
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.9%
- Age
- 42 years
- Price
- £1015.76
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Old Wood, Leathery, Dried Fruit
- Description
- This independently bottled Bunnahabhain spent 42 years in a refill sherry butt from December 1973 to January 2016, capturing the character of unpeated Islay whisky in its maturity. Signatory's Cask Strength Collection release offers a rare window into how this coastal distillery's spirit evolves over four decades.
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Bunnahabhain 42 Year Old 1973 (cask 12145) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve (Signatory) is a 42-year-old single malt from Bunnahabhain (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 47.9% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, old wood, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This independently bottled Bunnahabhain spent 42 years in a refill sherry butt from December 1973 to January 2016, capturing the character of unpeated Islay whisky in its maturity. Signatory's Cask Strength Collection release offers a rare window into how this coastal distillery's spirit evolves over four decades.
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