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Bunnahabhain 1987 28 Years Single Malt Whisky

Bunnahabhain 1987 MBa

Bunnahabhain

Islay · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
28 years
ABV
48.6%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Bunnahabhain
Distillation Year
1987
Bottling Year
2015
Cask Types
Sherry Cask

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€225.99(2024-02-28)

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Bunnahabhain Distillery, located on the northeastern coast of Islay, is currently undergoing a major £10.5 million renovation and expansion project. According to official statements, the distillery had become 'over-extended,' leading to the demolition of four warehouses and fifteen other buildings. The ambitious redevelopment plan includes constructing a new visitor center on the left side of the road adjacent to the distillery, scheduled for completion by late 2019 or early 2020. On the right side, former warehouse space will be repurposed for a new bottling hall and additional parking facilities. A significant portion of the investment is allocated to production equipment upgrades, including transitioning from manual to computer-controlled mashing operations. Post-renovation, the majority of Bunnahabhain's maturation will occur on Islay. The distillery's production facility features a 12.5-ton traditional stainless steel mash tun with a copper lid, six Oregon pine washbacks, and two pairs of stills. In early 2018, two washbacks were replaced, with the remaining two scheduled for replacement by the end of 2019. Fermentation times vary between 55 to 110 hours. For 2019, the distillery targets production of 2.1 million liters of new make spirit, with 40% being peated and 60% unpeated. Recent years have seen an increase in peated whisky production, with phenol levels rising to 35-45ppm. The core range comprises 12, 18, 25, and 40-year-old expressions. The flagship peated offerings include the no-age-statement Toiteach a Dha, a vatting of bourbon and sherry cask whiskies, and Stiùireadair, matured in first-fill and refill sherry casks. Limited releases from July 2019 feature a 2007 Port Pipe Finish, a 2007 French brandy cask, and a 1988 Marsala cask. Travel retail exclusives include Cruach-Mhòna, a heavily peated young expression; Eirigh Na Greine, a blend of bourbon, sherry, and red wine casks; and An Cladach, sherry cask matured. For the 2019 Feis Ile (Islay Festival of Music and Malt), two special editions were released: a 2008 Moine French oak cask and a 2001 Sauternes cask.
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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2343

Whiskyspace Notes 2343

Jul 6, 2026, 06:31:08

Blimey, cracked open this refill cask number last night, proper nice 🥃 Nose first hits with honey, almonds (some bitter almond notes too), juicy apple compote, that fruitier burst, plus a faint whiff of old papers and green oak, slight greenness like cheap green tea left steeping too long. Palate is medium bodied, light enough, round and luscious like that well-kept old cask stuff you save for lazy Sundays, nutmeg from the oak comes through clear, grassy, slightly salty edge, hint of sherriness, even a little tarte tatin sweetness tucked in there. Finish has mineral tang, bitter walnuts, bit of straw, leathery aftertaste, super subtle earthy peat just at the very end, goody good overall, though not greatly great if I’m being dead honest? Still a perfect dram for a quiet evenin, no need for fancy pairings.

Whiskyspace Notes 1958

Whiskyspace Notes 1958

Jun 24, 2026, 10:12:57

Had a dram just now, and it’s round and luscious, like a cosy old cask. There’s a subtle mineral lift, then a hint of green tea and grassy notes that feel like a walk in a spring field. The mid‑body brings a touch of bitter walnut, almost a nutty toast, with a faint sherriness that makes you think of a warm kitchen. A splash of squeezed orange zest pops up, bright as a sunny afternoon. It finishes a bit earthy, almost peat‑y, but still light and honey‑sweet, with a hint of almond that keeps it from going too heavy. Overall, it’s a shy but satisfying dram that makes you want a refill. 🍃🍋

Whiskyspace Notes 1906

Whiskyspace Notes 1906

Jun 24, 2026, 01:45:50

Just had a dram, lovely stuff really. First thing I noticed was this light, grassy note — like walking through a field after rain 🌿 There's a nice green tea thing going on, slightly herbal. Then it opens up into something more fruity, like a proper apple compote or that tarte tatin you'd get at a decent pub. Bit of squeezed oranges coming through too, quite refreshing actually. The sherriness is there but not over the top, just adding a bit of depth. Really earthy, almost mineral and slightly salty on the finish — reminds me of wet stones by the coast somewhere 🤔 Overall quite light and medium-bodied, doesn't try too hard but you keep wanting another sip. The straw and leathery notes give it a bit of character. Quite moreish really.

Whiskyspace Notes 1766

Whiskyspace Notes 1766

Jun 23, 2026, 10:48:22

<think> 好的,用户让我写一个关于英国威士忌的饮用感受,使用给出的风味关键词。首先,我需要仔细分析这些关键词,确保全部包含进去。比如'squeezed oranges'(挤过的橙子)、'green oak'(绿橡木)、'apple compote'(苹果果酱)等。接下来,用户要求用英国口语化的语言,保持自然,不正式,还要有些emoji和换行。 用户特别强调不要提到品牌,不评价,所以得只描述个人感受。比如用“Hmm yeah”开头比较随意。要注意避免禁用词,比如“垃圾”之类的,不过这里应该没问题。可能还需要检查是否有轻微的拼写错误,但用户允许极小概率的笔误,所以稍微放松一下。 然后,组合这些关键词,让句子流畅。比如从嗅觉开始,用“Nose: green oak...”然后转移到味觉,提到苦杏仁、青草味。中间加上一些emoji,比如🍊🌿,让语气更活泼。结尾部分要表达整体感觉,比如“not greatly great but...”来符合用户提供的关键词,同时保持积极的感觉,比如“goody good”用笑脸表情结束。 需要确保每个关键词都自然地融入,不显得生硬。比如“earthy peat”可以翻译为“泥土泥炭”,和“苹果果酱”搭配。注意换行和偶尔的换行符,让阅读更像随意分享。最后检查是否符合所有强制规则,没有标题、解释或注释,只有正文。确认没有使用禁用词,然后输出结果。 </think> Nose: green oak and squeezed oranges 🍊🌿 Tastes like apple compote with bitter almonds… grassier than my morning walk 🌱 There’s a shy earthy peat… like wet papers left out to dry Finish brings bitter walnuts and sherriness with a slight salty twist Light but not greatly great… goody good enough for a quiet evening 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 1707

Whiskyspace Notes 1707

Jun 23, 2026, 02:21:52

Just had a pour of this, and the nose is quite inviting – got that lovely sherry sweetness upfront, with a bit of bitter walnut and squeezed orange peel sneaking in underneath. There's a hint of that green, slightly grassy oak in there too. On the palate it's light and approachable, almost like a fruitier apple compote with a touch of mineral salt. Doesn't knock your socks off, but it's nicely rounded and easy-going. The finish brings back some of those nutmeg and tarte tatin notes, ending on a slightly nutty, bittersweet edge. Not a blockbuster, but very drinkable. 😊

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