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Bunnahabhain 1990 30 Years Single Malt Whisky

Bunnahabhain 1990 AC

Bunnahabhain

Islay · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
30 years
ABV
58.6%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Bunnahabhain
Distillation Year
1990
Bottling Year
2020
Cask Types
Oloroso Sherry Cask

Price

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€649.00(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 2308

Whiskyspace Notes 2308

Jul 5, 2026, 07:55:42

Just poured a dram and got a whiff of beeswax and old Demerara rum, with a touch of coastal notes and candied citrus creeping in. The palate feels like cooked caramel and toffee, balanced by sweet liquorice and a hint of dried apricots. There’s a herbal edge, almost like propolis, and a long finish that reminds me of figs and a hint of amber. Best not to taste it right after opening the bottle – needs a bit of oxygen to open up. All in all, simply perfect for a cosy evening. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 2086

Whiskyspace Notes 2086

Jun 26, 2026, 23:25:50

Ah, this one’s a right treat. Auld Acquaintance – cracking name, isn’t it? The colour’s a rich amber, like honeycomb dipped in autumn sunshine. First sip, it’s all herbal and resinous, like walking through a pine forest after rain, but then bam – sweet liquorice and teriyaki beef jerky hit you. Sounds odd, but it’s magic. Not overwhelming though, just enough to keep you curious. There’s this orange lingering in the aftertaste, bright and zesty, mixing with coastal notes that remind me of sea spray on a cliffside. The texture’s thick, almost syrupy – think toffees, spruce honey, and candied citrus all rolled into one. Dates and figs pop up too, along with a whisper of chocolates and gianduja. It’s like a fruitcake had a lovechild with a Mars bar and dressed it up in fancy clothes. Gotta say, it’s best not to rush this. Needs some oxygen, so leave it open for a few months to let it breathe. The beeswax and rancio add this weirdly brilliant depth, like a three-star chef’s been tinkering in the background. And that finish? Long, elegant, with a Bunnahabhain-like smoothness that just... sighs. Simply perfect. Diane Dusfresne’s singing on the stereo, and honestly, it’s the kind of dram that’d make even legendary bottles tip their caps. Not fresh, not old – somewhere in between, like an old friend who’s always got a story to tell. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 2013

Whiskyspace Notes 2013

Jun 25, 2026, 08:49:21

Ooh, that amber glow in the glass already got me thinking of Christmas—figs, dates, and those little candied citrus bits all swirling about. First sip’s a bit shy, needs a bit of air like a diva warming up backstage before Diane starts belting out those French classics. Then it blooms—honeyed toffee, proper cooked caramel with a whisper of beeswax and old Demerara rum in the background. Not too much, just enough to keep it balanced, like a three-star chef’s dessert plate with gianduja and a drizzle of Malaga. The aftertaste lingers with orange zest and a touch of sweet liquorice, almost like a Mars bar left too long in the sun but somehow better. Leave it open a few months, let it breathe like a fine old sherry monster, and those resinous notes from twenty years in the cellar just melt into everything else. Blackcurrant buds and cured meats on the nose, coastal breeze sneaking in—proper elegant, almost too good to rush.

Whiskyspace Notes 1806

Whiskyspace Notes 1806

Jun 23, 2026, 15:05:48

Gosh, this is quite a beast, really need some oxygen with this one. 🤔 It's not overwhelming, more like a big warm hug. I'm getting this lovely spruce honey and beeswax vibe right off the bat. Then there’s a wave of sweet liquorice, cooked caramel… almost like Mars bars as if prepared by a three-star chef! 😂 Deeper in, it gets more herbal, with candied citrus and something like dried apricots. The finish is lovely and long, with an orange lingering in the aftertaste that just won’t quit. Honestly, feels like Christmas already. Absolutely splendid stuff! ✨

Whiskyspace Notes 1742

Whiskyspace Notes 1742

Jun 23, 2026, 08:49:47

最近喝到一款威士忌,感觉真是棒极了 😊 有一种浓郁的海岸风味,闻起来像海边那么咸咸的感觉 颜色是那种漂亮的琥珀色,很诱人 味道有一点甜,带有一丝甘草的味道,还有一些烤坚果的感觉 让我想起那些大型的雪利酒桶装的‘怪物’,非常浓郁 不过这款平衡性很好,不会太过厚重 我觉得如果把酒瓶放二十年或三十年,这酒可能会更成熟、更好喝 不过现在喝也已经很棒了,尤其是如果不是刚开瓶的话 有时候刚开瓶的酒可能会让人失望,但这款不会 它有丰富的蛋糕、水果和香料的味道 让我觉得圣诞节已经来了 🎄 搭配一些蜂蜜、巧克力、太妃糖和焦糖的味道 喝起来非常顺滑,余味悠长 真的非常完美,强烈推荐一下 👍

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