The Islay Taste Map by Martine Nouet & Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
BUNNAHABHAIN
The northernmost of Islay’s distilleries, Bunnahabhain (from the Gaelic for "mouth of the river") was built close to the mouth of the Margadale River on the sheltered north-eastern coast of Islay, commanding spectacular views over to Jura.
Founded in 1881 by a partnership, which went on to be incorporated as the Islay Distillery Co. a year later, Bunnahabhain is now owned by Burn Stewart Distillers. Little else has changed at the distillery since the late 19th century and it still pipes its water direct from streams in the surrounding hills.
KEY ELEMENTS
- Air
- Water
- Earth
- Fire
Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old - 46.3%
- Air 20%
- Water 10%
- Earth 65%
- Fire 5%
TASTE NOTES
A deep breath of clover and heather honey encapsulated in a damp warehouse note. Wet moss, roots and earth laced with this indefinable marine touch meet sherry sweetness, revealing hazelnut toffee, dark fruit and gentle liquorice flavours.
Unpeated
- Outdoors:
- A walk on the moor on a rainy day.
- Indoors:
- Baking a Christmas cake.
- Character:
- Earthy.
- Distillery
- Map
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