Bunnahabhain 38 Year Old Silver Seal 1972
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Bunnahabhain 38 Year Old Silver Seal 1972
HED81985
70 cl
46%
£277.60
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Bunnahabhain 38 Year Old Silver Seal is a single malt from the Islay region distilled in 1972 and bottled in 2011 from a single cask. This expression originates from a period when the distillery utilised a lighter, unpeated style compared with its southern neighbours. It was matured in a refill Sherry cask that yielded 132 bottles. The spirit displays rancio characteristics common in very old Highland-style malts, with a profile consisting of dried mango, beeswax and walnut oil. It maintains a mineral core and a saline quality that reflects its maturation in warehouses on the Sound of Islay. The texture is oily, carrying flavours of chamomile tea and polished wood, while the finish is dry with a thread of antique smoke.
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The Lighter Side of Islay
Often known as the "gateway malt" for those looking to explore the smoky malts of Islay, Bunnahabhain is more lightly peated than most other whiskies produced on the island. Situated on the north-eastern coast, the distillery name means "mouth of the river" in Gaelic.
Historically noted for a waxy, oily mouthfeel, low peat levels and a hint of sea spray, Bunnahabhain have since experimented with more heavily peated drams, in-keeping with the style of their island neighbours. The youngest age statement in the core range is 12 years old while limited edition cask finishes have won the distillery awards globally.
