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Bunnahabhain 1987 28 Years Single Malt Whisky

Bunnahabhain 1987 MBl

Bunnahabhain

Islay · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
28 years
ABV
49.1%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Bunnahabhain
Distillation Year
11.1987
Bottling Year
01.2015
Cask Types
Sherry Cask

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€171.54(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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Dried FruitDried Fruit
HoneyHoney
Dark ChocolateDark Chocolate
NutsNuts
PepperPepper
CaramelCaramel
OrangeOrange
RaisinsRaisins
SpicesSpices
Candied FruitCandied Fruit

Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2343

Whiskyspace Notes 2343

Jul 6, 2026, 06:36:53

Blimey,刚倒的这杯金灿灿的🥃 闻起来真是绝了,首先是超浓的橙子蛋糕混蜂蜜的甜,柑橘味冲得最明显,完全是most citrusy那挂,还有点青草和绿茶的清香气,一点冲的酒精味都没有,太lovely了。 喝上去也超cake-y的,尾韵quite long,还能咂摸出点炖熟的大黄的酸甜,带点皮革和烟草的沉香,还有earthier的小spice感,一点都不复杂但就是顺口,像喝了老一辈存的那种1980style的旧酒似的,太舒服了😋

Whiskyspace Notes 2034

Whiskyspace Notes 2034

Jun 25, 2026, 18:48:43

这杯看着是那种沉稳的金色,闻起来就有点老派风格,挺有意思的。 刚开始是明显的青草和潮湿泥土的味道,甚至有点干草垛的感觉,比想象中要“绿”得多。慢慢会化出一些蜜渍柑橘的甜香,还有点像姜糖或者炖大黄,带点酸甜。 中段有点像在嚼一块橙子蛋糕,或者撒了糖霜的姜饼干,蛋糕感很强,挺舒服的。但底下始终有一缕清爽的、类似洋甘菊或者青椒的绿色植物气息在穿行,让它不会太腻。 尾韵挺长的,是蜂蜜、淡淡的白胡椒和一点点柑橘皮留下的微苦。整体感觉像个藏在老旧饼干罐里的水果蛋糕,挺有层次,也挺耐喝的。

Whiskyspace Notes 1958

Whiskyspace Notes 1958

Jun 24, 2026, 10:15:41

Nose is lovely! Fresh oranges and a bit of honey, maybe a touch of old leather. The taste is quite citrusy - tangerines and a hint of cake. Then it gets greener, like green tea and a bit of green pepper. Really earthy and spicy towards the end. 🤔 After a while, that citrus and earth stick around nicely. It's not the most complex, but honestly, for the price, it's brilliant. Feels like good value for such an old dram. Enjoying this one! 👍

Whiskyspace Notes 1906

Whiskyspace Notes 1906

Jun 24, 2026, 01:47:08

Nose hits you with stewed rhubarb and oranges first – proper citrusy punch, quite bright. Then there's this earthier, spicier edge, like green tea and leather mixed in. On the palate, it's cake-y with a hint of orange cake sweetness, but not as sweet as you'd think. The grassier notes kick in, almost like orange peels and tangerines, but with a franklier grassier twist. Not the most citrusy I've had, but it's got a notch less complex than some – in a good way. Finish is quite long, with earth and tobacco hanging around. Nice whisky, honestly. Makes me think of autumn walks and old bookshops. 🌿🍊

Whiskyspace Notes 1766

Whiskyspace Notes 1766

Jun 23, 2026, 10:48:37

This is a totally lovely dram. 👃 The nose is really nice right off – you get that honeyed, citrusy thing, like a bit of orange cake. Then, if you dig in, there's a wee touch of green pepper and something frankly grassier, almost like green tea. The taste keeps going. More oranges, some stewed rhubarb for sweetness, and that earthier, spicier note comes through. It's got this interesting older bros character, like the latest 1980 style has mellowed out. A bit cake-y in the best way. The finish is quite long, with that earth and a ghost of tobacco. For what it is – one of those affordable old Bunnahabhains – it's just lovely. Not the most complex, but perfectly balanced and just a great sip. 🥃

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