Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old 2017 Release
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Lot number: 121-05408
Winning bid: £1,300
Bunnahabhain started production in 1883 and currently the majority of the spirit it produces is lightly peated; although since 2012 around 20% of the output has been peated at 35-45ppm. Sheltered from the Atlantic, this lighter Islay whisky has an important role in Cutty Sark as well as Black Bottle, while its standing as a single malt has increased since it dropped colouring, chill filtering, and increased the bottling strength of its core range to 46.3% ABV.
When reviewing ledgers dating back decades, master distiller Ian MacMillan uncovered a missing series of Turney casks considered by some to be the finest oak casks ever made. Much to his surprise, the casks were filled with maturing malt whisky.
The discovery lead to a one-off rare single malt that was a big hit at The Whisky Show 2012. This run was limited to only 750 bottles globally. Matured in casks from Glasgow Wine Merchants J G Turney.
Age: 40 Years Old
Cask Type: Turney Wine
41.9% ABV / 70cl
Bottle Number: One of only 750 bottles released.
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