Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is back — and better than ever. Re-introduced as an un-chillfiltered expression, a move that has excited whisky lovers and experts worldwide, the 12 Year Old now arrives in a striking smoked oak glass bottle with dual labelling that conveys speciality, subtlety, confidence, and luxury, reinforcing the premium quality and heritage of one of Islay’s most distinctive distilleries. Fresh and aromatic on the nose with a subtle whiff of smoke; light fruit and nut on the palate leading to a spectacular malty sweetness; finishing into a beautifully rich, full-bodied, and lingering experience. Un-chillfiltered. Uncompromised. Bunnahabhain.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Rich, warm amber — the deep, inviting colour of a 12-year-old Islay single malt presented in a striking smoked oak glass bottle, with the depth and character that un-chillfiltered maturation and Bunnahabhain’s distinctive Islay heritage deliver.
Aroma
Fresh and aromatic — a subtle whiff of smoke floating through the air, with the clean, distinctive, and characterfully Islay bouquet of an un-chillfiltered single malt that has been allowed to express itself fully and without compromise.
Palate
Light fruit and nut leading to a spectacular malty sweetness — the un-chillfiltered character of Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old delivering the full texture, depth, and complexity that chillfiltering would have stripped away. Rich, satisfying, and unmistakably Islay.
Pairs With
Exceptional neat or with a drop of water to open the complexity — equally at home alongside smoked salmon, aged cheeses, dark chocolate, and any occasion that calls for a whisky of genuine Islay character and heritage.
Finish
Beautifully rich, full-bodied, and lingering — the malty sweetness, fruit, and subtle smoke fading slowly and invitingly, leaving a warm, complex close that makes every glass a genuinely rewarding Islay experience.
