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Bunnahabhain 1989 28 Years Single Malt Whisky

Bunnahabhain 1989 KCWS

Bunnahabhain

Islay · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
28 years
ABV
42%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Bunnahabhain
Distillation Year
10.1989
Bottling Year
07.2018
Cask Types
1st Fill Ex-Sherry Butt

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€215.31(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 1785

Whiskyspace Notes 1785

Jun 23, 2026, 12:49:31

我觉得这威士忌相当不错,味道很平衡 🤔 首先闻到的是淡淡的坚果味和一丝香料味,像肉豆蔻和丁香 然后是老旧皮革烟草袋的感觉,很有质感 再加上一点点酱油和发酵梅干的味道,有点酸甜 慢慢品尝,会有焦糖和烤栗子的味道,挺舒服 还有一丝苦橙和咖啡渣的味道,让口感更丰富 总体感觉很协调,各种味道像合唱一样和谐地融合在一起 这酒总是能给我带来惊喜,感觉很顺滑,很自然 确实是 superb 的一款,我很喜欢 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1712

Whiskyspace Notes 1712

Jun 23, 2026, 04:13:40

Had a lovely dram last night, really took me back. The colour was a nice light amber, and straight away I got this old oloroso vibe – like opening an antique shop drawer. There's tobacco-y notes, almost like that old leathery tobacco pouch my grandad used to keep in his humidor. Superb stuff. Bit of dry spice mix going on – cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves all singing in unison. Then there's this lovely nutty thing, like old walnuts and roasted chestnuts. Rather more on chocolate than I expected, with a touch of hoisin sauce in the background. Oddly got some coffee dregs and fermented plum too, maybe even a whisper of miso and soy sauce 🤔 The herbs come through after a bit – oregano, tarragon, some sour herbs. Bitter oranges as well, and that hardwoods character ties it all together. Always works on a cold evening. Only gripe? A wee lack of power – wish it packed a bit more punch honestly. But lovely tobacco finish lingers nicely. Proper good stuff 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1506

Whiskyspace Notes 1506

Jun 6, 2026, 08:20:54

刚倒出来就有股发酵梅子的酸香,混着像sour herbs那种刺激的药草味。🌿 第一口下去有点冲,但各种味道像singing in unison一样,慢慢就和了——熟悉的核桃香出来了,还有点硬木头和旧烟草的味道,突然想起家里那个antique shop角落里的气息。🪵 嚼一嚼,香料感真足啊,丁香、龙蒿、牛至和葛缕子轮番上阵,背景里一直有老oloroso雪莉桶那种甜润打底。always works的感觉。 余韵挺长,有点像hoisin酱和酱油那种咸鲜感,最后收在苦橙皮和lovely tobacco上,蛮有意思的。🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1470

Whiskyspace Notes 1470

Jun 5, 2026, 13:04:58

Gosh, this one hits different. Pouring it, the colour’s like light amber sunlight through a window. The first smell is that lovely tobacco note, mixed with something like a humidor. Then it shifts to roasted chestnuts and bitter oranges, maybe a touch of hoisin sauce if I’m thinking about it. It’s superb. Usual walnuts are there, with a bit of sour herbs and oregano. There’s rather more on chocolate than I expected, and a finish that reminds me of coffee dregs and cinnamon. Something about it always works, maybe that hint of soy sauce and old oloroso? It’s like a familiar hug with a surprising twist. Just lovely. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1405

Whiskyspace Notes 1405

Jun 3, 2026, 23:45:11

Poured a small glass of this light amber dram by the fireside tonight. Quite nice actually. First thing I get is lovely nutty notes, like usual walnuts and roasted chestnuts. Then a wave of dry spice mix - cinnamon, cloves, a touch of nutmeg. It's got that old oloroso thing going on, you know? Finds of an antique shop, hardwoods and a hint of humidor. There's something fermented in the back too - maybe fermented plum or a whisper of miso and hoisin sauce? Not in a weird way, just interesting. Finish brings coffee dregs and tobacco-y notes. Superb fireside sipper, always works when you want something warming. A little bitter oranges peek through with some oregano and sour herbs rounding it out. Proper winter warmer this one 👌

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