Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 Independent Retailer Exclusive Cask #10519

On the Hebridean island of Islay, many of the whiskies produced are renowned for their distinctive peaty style and often very smoky flavours. These whiskies have many devotees and have achieved cult status.

Peat is the order of the day here; powerful aromas of peat smoke, new leather, cedar, smoked haddock and a coastal breeze present themselves immediately although a little time shows a nice backbone of vanilla running throughout. The palate is similarly dominated by peat smoke, wool jumpers, charcoal and ash, all held together by a pleasingly sweet oak character and a burst of lemon zest. Unsurprisingly the finish shows more peat smoke, hints of digestive biscuit and a little drop of coconut. Peatier than Granny McPeat waist deep in a peat bog during the Annual Islay Peat Wrestling Championship.

Cask No: 10519
Cask: Hogshead
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: 2023
One of only 302 bottles produced.
Unchill-filtered and natural colour.