Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2008 Mòine Bordeaux Cask Matured
- Distillery
- Bunnahabhain
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58.1%
- Age
- 9 years
- Price
- £68.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Cooked Fruit, Medicinal, Oily
- Description
- Bunnahabhain's Mòine series channels the distillery's peated Islay character into an unconventional direction through Bordeaux cask maturation, creating tension between wine-soaked sweetness and robust smoke. The peat sits heavy on the palate with red wine's dried fruit complexity, spice, and a wine-stained earthiness that extends the finish. This 9-year-old showcases how contrasting cask styles can elevate rather than confuse a spirit's profile. A whisky for those intrigued by how terroir and winemaking tradition can reshape an island distillery's identity.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2008 Mòine Bordeaux Cask Matured is a 9-year-old single malt from Bunnahabhain (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 58.1% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and fruity character — smokey, cooked fruit, medicinal, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Bunnahabhain's Mòine series channels the distillery's peated Islay character into an unconventional direction through Bordeaux cask maturation, creating tension between wine-soaked sweetness and robust smoke. The peat sits heavy on the palate with red wine's dried fruit complexity, spice, and a wine-stained earthiness that extends the finish. This 9-year-old showcases how contrasting cask styles can elevate rather than confuse a spirit's profile. A whisky for those intrigued by how terroir and winemaking tradition can reshape an island distillery's identity.
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