🥃 Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old

Unpeated Islay Classic | Sherried, Smooth & Maritime

The Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old is a beloved core expression from the iconic Bunnahabhain Distillery on Islay. Unlike most Islay whiskies, it is unpeated, focusing instead on a beautifully balanced profile shaped by sherry cask influence, coastal character, and natural presentation. Bottled un-chill filtered and with natural color, it stands as one of the most respected 12-year single malts on the market, valued for its combination of richness, complexity, and exceptional value.

📌 Features & Details

Brand: Bunnahabhain
Expression: 12 Years Old
Whisky Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Region: Islay, Scotland
ABV: Typically 46.3%
Bottle Size: Commonly 700 ml / 750 ml
Maturation: A combination of sherry and bourbon casks
Style: Unpeated (rare for Islay)
Status: Core range flagship

👃 Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruits, caramel, roasted nuts, sea spray, warm malt, and subtle sherry sweetness.

Palate

Rich and oily with notes of dried fruit, toffee, creamy malt, nuts, light spice, oak, and soft maritime salinity.

Finish

Long, warming, and elegant with sherry richness, gentle spice, and lingering coastal notes.

⭐ Independent Review Highlights

• Widely praised for outstanding quality at a friendly price point.

• Loved for its sherried depth paired with a clean, unpeated Islay character.

• Frequently highlighted as one of the best-value 12-year single malts available.

• Appreciated for being bottled at 46.3% with no chill filtration and natural color.

🎁 Presentation & Collectibility

Ideal For:
Fans of sherried whisky, lovers of unpeated Islay malts, newcomers to Bunnahabhain, and collectors seeking classic distillery expressions.

Serving Recommendation:
Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to emphasize the sherry sweetness and coastal notes.

Collector Notes:

• Current packaging features Bunnahabhain’s modern maritime label; older carton styles may interest collectors.

• Considered a staple bottle in both enthusiast and connoisseur collections.

• Represents one of the purest examples of Bunnahabhain’s gentle, coastal style.