Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2001 Sauternes Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2019
- Distillery
- Bunnahabhain
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.2%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £399
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Medicinal, Fresh Fruit, Cooked Fruit
- Description
- Bunnahabhain's 17-year-old, finished for five years in Sauternes hogsheads and bottled at 54.2% ABV for Fèis Ìle 2019, marries the distillery's signature unpeated Islay character with the rich, honeyed complexity of aged sweet wine casks.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2001 Sauternes Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2019 is a 17-year-old single malt from Bunnahabhain (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 54.2% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and peaty character — smokey, sherried, medicinal, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bunnahabhain's 17-year-old, finished for five years in Sauternes hogsheads and bottled at 54.2% ABV for Fèis Ìle 2019, marries the distillery's signature unpeated Islay character with the rich, honeyed complexity of aged sweet wine casks.
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