Unparalleled Value in a Classic Islay Single Cask Exclusive

2007 Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old “Old Particular” K&L Exclusive Single Hogshead Cask

Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) (Pre-Arrival) ($74.99)

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We couldn’t believe our good fortune when we happened upon this cask of Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old. Bunnahabhain is one of Islay’s most respected distillers and, with a large and devoted following, their 12-year-old expressions such as this usually command top dollar. But thanks to our strong relationships with many of Scotland’s best producers, we are able to ferret out remarkable casks at unheard of prices. Known for its pure, zesty, and unpeated style, Bunnahabhain delivered a real stunner with this engagingly complex dram. It’s a 12 Year that exudes pure freshness and vitality and is perfect for those who enjoy a more nuanced Scotch. At the same time, this single cask exclusive possesses an understated power, due in no small measure to the superb quality of the malt that goes into it. Bunnahabhain has been around since 1881, and little has changed since those early days, so this is a classic old-school Scotch that makes traditionalists swoon. This hogshead produced a mere 262 bottles, so there’s not a lot to go around, and at only $75, we don’t expect this cask strength stunner to last for long. Like the 28 Year Old Cameronbridge bargain that we offered last week, we expect this Bunnahabhain to sell out in a matter of hours, so you’ll need to act quickly to make this your own.

2007 Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old “Old Particular” K&L Exclusive Single Hogshead Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) (Pre-Arrival) ($74.99) —This product is expected to arrive for shipment or pickup by late November 2020.

This excellent cask of Bunnahabhain is proof that even with the incredible demand for Islay malt (both peated and unpeated) and the additional costs due to recent tariffs, we’re still able to secure single casks from top-tier distilleries at absolutely unbelievable prices. This legendary distillery on the shores just north of Port Askaig is one of Islay’s most unique. Not a lot has changed there since it was built in 1881. Located at the bottom of a steep cliff overlooking the Paps of Jura, it was once the perfect spot to load ships with the distillery’s excellent spirit. Famous for being the unpeated Islay whisky, Bunnahabhain uses 100% Concerto malt ground on their antique Porteus mill. Their massive mash tun (12.5 tonnes) feeds 6 Oregon pine fermenters holding more than 66 thousand liters of wash. Fermentation is a long slow 100 hours before distillation on their odd onion-shaped stills. Capacity is a relatively small 2.5 million liters per year. Much of that capacity is still dedicated to blending for various brands including Famous Grouse, Cutty Sark and Black Bottle. Typically when we see old malt from this excellent distillery, the prices are absolutely astronomical, but we were very pleased to see this mature barrel offered at a very solid price point. Even more lovely is the freshness of the spirit itself, which is brimming with zesty citrus, ripe orchard fruit and subtle ocean spray. This hogshead turned out 262 bottles at cask strength.