Is Bunnahabhain 12 sherry?

Is Bunnahabhain 12 sherry?

First launched in 1979, our 12 Year Old has set the tone and benchmark for the rest of the range – only the best will do. Predominantly matured in Ex Sherry Casks, this whisky is beautifully rich and full-bodied, achieving the perfect balance of the characteristic nutty and sherry flavours Bunnahabhain is known for.

Is Bunnahabhain a peaty whisky?

Founded in 1883 Bunnahabhain actually was once a peaty whisky, but they stopped habitually peating their malt sometime in the early 60’s (1962 or 1963… accounts vary) and since then they have only done 2 peated runs.

What does Bunnahabhain taste like?

There are some salted caramel and nutty notes, as well as some tropical spice notes of cinnamon, and cloves and a slight peppery sensation. The finish is long, and is dominated by sweet dried fruit flavors reflecting the pronounced sherried influence.

Is Bunnahabhain 12 smoky?

Long fruity fade complimented with notes of malt, cocoa, spice and a touch of smoky char. Great balance, round full body and a heavy oily feel. Bunnahabhain 12 years is great.

Is Bunnahabhain 12 Smokey?

Bunnahabhain is a Scottish distillery that lies on the north-eastern tip of Islay, just north of Caol Ila. And like its nearest neighbor, most of its expressions are a lot milder than what you would typically associate with Islay (i.e., not smokey or peaty).

Is Bunnahabhain 12 chill filtered?

Bunnahabhain distillery is a good divergent from the region of Islay, because their whiskies are usually lightly peated. Like this entry level Bunnahabhain 12 year old, which nowadays comes in a redesigned bottle and at higher strength. It is also declared to be un-chill filtered and natural coloured.

Who owns Bunnahabhain?

Distell
Burn Stewart Distillers incorporated the Bunnahabhain Distillery Company as a dormant business to oversee the operation of the eponymous distillery it had recently acquired from Edrington. The company is directly owned by Burn Stewart’s South African parent company, Distell.