Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bottled By: Signatory Vintage 70cl / 47.8%
A very special sherried 40-year-old Bunnahabhain 1978 bottled by Signatory Vintage in 2018 for their 30th Anniversary celebrations.
This Bunnahabhain was distilled in 1978 and aged for 40 years in refill sherry butt #2587 before being bottled in 2018 with a yield of 484 bottles at its natural cask strength of 47.8%.
Like the rest of the Singnatory 30th Anniversary bottlings, this 1978 Bunnahabhain 40-year-old is presented in a black lacquer box with a pair of Signatory Vintage branded Glencairn glasses.
Attributes
Distillery |
Bunnahabhain |
Bottler |
Signatory Vintage |
Series |
30th Anniversary |
Country | Scotland |
Region | Islay |
Distilled Year | 1978 |
Bottling Year | 2018 |
Age | 40 |
Bottles Produced | 484 |
Cask Type | Refill Sherry Butt |
Cask Numbers | 2587 |
Bottle Size | 70cl |
ABV | 47.8% |
Pre-Owned | No |
Tasting Notes
Official Tasting Notes
Colour: Orangey copper with glints of mahogany.
Nose: Aromas of sherry, wildflowers and citrus fruit.
Palate: Salty with passionfruit and roasted tones givies way to a long malty, vanilla and rhubarb finish with a hint of smoke.