Special features: This limited release, appearing in only 492 bottles, comes from the renowned series "The Single Malts of Scotland," presented by the bottler Elixir Distillers. With an impressive age of 44 years, this Islay malt reveals an extraordinarily long maturation period, emphasized by a careful cask selection. The release comes in an elegant wooden box, highlighting the exclusivity of the distillate.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Profound notes of aged oak wood, combined with delicate aromas of nuts and a light sea breeze, typical for Bunnahabhain.
Palate: Complex and balanced, with hints of honey, toffee, and a finely spiced texture that reflects its great age.
Finish: Long-lasting, smooth, and warming, carried by a subtle maltiness and a touch of dry fruitiness.
Distillery/Bottler: The Bunnahabhain Distillery, located on the northeast coast of the Scottish island of Islay, is known for its unpeated and harmonious whiskies, often characterized by a maritime note. Elixir Distillers, the bottler of this specimen, is one of Scotland's leading independent bottlers and places great importance on careful cask selection and limited editions that make collectors' hearts race.
Product details:
Manufacturer: Bunnahabhain Distillery
Bottler: Elixir Distillers
Age: 44 years
Cask types: Various oak casks (exact composition not disclosed)
Kurzinfos zu Bunnahabhain 44 yo - Director's Special SMOS DS
What is the alcohol content of Bunnahabhain 44 y.o. - Director's Special SMOS DS?
The alcohol content is 42.4%. The bottling is non-chill filtered and free from coloring, which is part of the product's characteristics.
What is the volume of the Bunnahabhain 44 y.o. - Director's Special SMOS DS?
The volume is 0.7 liters. The whisky was released in a limited edition of 492 bottles.
What age is the Bunnahabhain 44 y.o. - Director's Special SMOS DS?
The whisky has an age of 44 years. This long maturation period was achieved through careful cask selection from various oak barrels.
What types of casks were used for the Bunnahabhain 44 y.o. - Director's Special SMOS DS?
Various oak casks were used. The bottling comes from the independent bottler Elixir Distillers.
How is the taste of Bunnahabhain 44 y.o. - Director's Special SMOS DS described?
The taste features hints of honey, toffee, and a finely spiced texture. On the nose, mature oak wood, nutty notes, and a light sea breeze emerge, and its origin is Islay, Scotland.