Bunnahabhain 2008 11 Year Old Manzanilla Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2020) 70cl
Introducing the Bunnahabhain 2008 11 Year Old Manzanilla Cask - a rare and exquisite whisky that will transport your taste buds to new heights. With only 9429 bottles available, this limited edition release is a true gem that whisky enthusiasts and collectors alike will cherish.
Crafted with meticulous care, this exceptional whisky has been matured exclusively in former Manzanilla sherry casks for 11 years. The result? A flavor profile that is simply unparalleled. Prepare to be captivated by the enticing aromas that greet your senses. The nose reveals the inviting scent of Christmas cake, accompanied by delightful notes of dried fruits and a hint of sea salt.
Tasting Notes
Nose : Shortbread, rum raisin cake, salted caramel, briny, mixed nuts. With water, a bit herbal, petrichor, and biscuits come through.
Palate : Sharp baking spice, dark chocolate, lemon peel, pretzels, almond, pecan, gingerbread, more caramel, coastal vibes with a nice salinity throughout. Water adds additional sugar sweetness and some orange citrus.
Finish : Ginger, minerals, white pepper, dried berries, toffee, lots more nuttiness, and a bit of oak. Water brings out a bit more heat but adds vanilla, cinnamon, and a hint of fruitcake.
About Bunnahabhain
The Bunnahabhain distillery is located in the northeast of the island of Islay on the water that separates the islands of Islay and Jura. The distillery is the most northerly located on the island and has a beautiful view of the "Paps of Jura". Bunnahabhain comes from the Gaelic and means "Mouth of the river". The distillery was built at the mouth of the Margadele River. The first new spirit left the distillery in the year 1882. Little has changed or modernized the distillery to this day. Only the malting floors have been removed and in 1963 two stills were added. In the stillhouse there are two wash stills and two spirit stills. They are relatively small stills and they are heated with steam. The six washbacks are made of Oregon pine. No specific wood is used for maturing the malts at Bunnahabhain, to prevent it from influencing the character of the malt too much. A mix of bourbon, sherry and refill casks is used. Like all other distilleries on Islay, Bunnahabhain also obtains its malt from the Port Ellen malthouse. The big difference with the other distilleries on Islay is that Bunnahabhain does not dry the malt with peat but with warm air. As a result, this Islay malt has no smoke or peat flavour. The water to make the malt comes from a water source on Margadale Hill. The water from this source is pumped up from a great depth and led to the distillery via a pipeline. This is to prevent the water from coming into contact with peat.
52.3% ABV
70cl
