Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Product of: United Kingdom

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A one-off release of 750 individually-numbered, hand-signed bottles, Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old was bottled from casks originally filled over 40 years ago for eminent Glasgow wine merchants, J G Turney. This unchill-filtered unpeated Islay malt was released in in October 2012 with a RRP of £1,999.

The packaging was illustrated by Iain McIntosh and each bottle is presented in an oak gift box with a "secret compartment" concealing "designs replicating the 'Journey of Discovery'."

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 03/11/2012

Appearance:

Clear, golden amber.

Aroma:

Cigar box, cedar wood and hazelnut with subtle lemon zest, chocolate and faint ginger and salty seaweed.

Taste:

Wonderfully complex and refined with assertive but integrated oakyness, distinct nutty notes and delicate Christmas spice.

Aftertaste:

Lingering nutty and spicy oak with a delicate sea saltyness.