Bunnahabhain 1998 - Calvados

Bunnahabhain Distillery, located on the picturesque coast of the Isle of Islay, was founded in 1881 and is known for its unique, unpeated whiskies. The distillery originally relied on the sea trade and experienced a turning point in 1960 with the construction of a new road that improved logistics. After a brief closure in the 1930s and the last ship arrival in 1993, the road became the main supply route. In 2006, after the takeover by Burn Stewart Distillers, the brand profile was given a modern makeover. The water for the whiskies comes from chalky springs and is piped to the distillery without contact with peat, which gives the whiskies their mild, characteristic taste.

The Bunnahabhain Fèis Ìle CALVADOS CASK FINISH 1998 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 2022 is matured for 20 years before being finished for the last two years in casks containing French Calvados. It is a special edition created by the distillery exclusively for the Islay Festival.

Distilled: October 28, 1998

Bottled: January 2022

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Tasting notes:

Nose: Fruity, notes of pears, toffee.

Taste: Sweet, fruity, notes of green apples, pears, toffee, dried fruit.

Finish: Long lasting.

49.7% abv.