Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery Bottling 70cl / 52.3%

This 1998 Bunnahabhain Manzanilla Cask Finish is the second of Bunnahabhain's releases for the Feis Ile Islay Festival of Whisky & Music 2023.

This Bunnahabhain 1998 spent almost 18 years in American oak casks before being re-racked in 2016 for five and a bit years of finishing in first fill Manzanilla sherry casks. The resulting whisky, as you can imagine, is bursting with rich, nutty, fruitiness and will be an absolute treat for those that love the unpeated, coastal side of Islay whisky.

Attributes

Distillery	Bunnahabhain
Bottler	Distillery
Series	Feis Ile 2023
Country	Scotland
Region	Islay
Distilled Year	1998
Bottling Year	2023
Limited Edition	Yes
Cask Type	Manzanilla Cask Finish
Bottle Size	70cl
ABV	52.3%
Pre-Owned	No

Tasting Notes

Official Tasting Notes

Colour: Chestnut.

Nose: Notes of freshly baked pastry with sweet almonds, rose petals, grapefruit and dried spices are balanced with a touch of mahogany and incense.

Palate: Coastal influence of seaweed and fresh sea air are met with raisins and dates and intertwined with creamy fudge, waxed red apples and a warm sweet spice reminiscent of star anise.

Finish: Spicy and aromatic with caramelised walnuts; the star anise fades to reveal lemon peel and pears with a lingering note of sea salt.