Sand Dune Flowers 1990 (bottled 2019) - Wemyss Malts (Bunnahabhain)
- Distillery
- Bunnahabhain
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46.5%
- Age
- 28 years
- Price
- £183.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Medicinal, Oily, Mossy
- Description
- Bunnahabhain's unpeated character shines through in this 1990 distillate, matured for 28 years in a single hogshead and bottled by Wemyss Malts in 2019 as one of just 250 bottles. The extended cask time has likely built layers of orchard fruit, honey, and subtle maritime influence typical of Islay's less heavily peated offerings. With such a long maturation, expect a refined texture and complex mid-palate development, balanced against the coastal minerality Bunnahabhain is known for. This rare independent bottling suits whisky drinkers seeking mature Islay complexity without smoke.
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Sand Dune Flowers 1990 (bottled 2019) - Wemyss Malts (Bunnahabhain) is a 28-year-old single malt from Bunnahabhain (Scotland), bottled at 46.5% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, leathery, medicinal, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bunnahabhain's unpeated character shines through in this 1990 distillate, matured for 28 years in a single hogshead and bottled by Wemyss Malts in 2019 as one of just 250 bottles. The extended cask time has likely built layers of orchard fruit, honey, and subtle maritime influence typical of Islay's less heavily peated offerings. With such a long maturation, expect a refined texture and complex mid-palate development, balanced against the coastal minerality Bunnahabhain is known for. This rare independent bottling suits whisky drinkers seeking mature Islay complexity without smoke.
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