Adelphi Bunnahabhain 1998 is a 24 year old single cask Islay single malt from one of Scotland's most respected independent bottlers. Distilled at Bunnahabhain in 1998 and matured in a single refill Oloroso sherry gorda, cask No. 2144, it was bottled at a natural cask strength of 56.2% ABV, non-chill filtered, with only 648 bottles produced.
Adelphi takes its name from a long-lost Glasgow distillery and is known for selecting exceptional single casks and bottling them exactly as they are. A gorda is one of the largest casks used in whisky, and its size allows the spirit to mature slowly, gaining depth without being overwhelmed by wood. After 24 years in refill Oloroso, this Bunnahabhain shows dried herbs, dark chocolate and rancio on the nose, with a long finish of blackcurrant and toffee.
Bunnahabhain sits on the north-east coast of Islay and is best known for its unpeated, coastal style, which pairs beautifully with sherry wood. This cask is a fine example of that marriage: deep and savoury, yet still carrying the distillery's characteristic sea-air freshness.
Presented in Adelphi's black Limited gift box, it is a rare, numbered single cask for collectors of independent bottlings and Islay whisky.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Dried herbs, dark chocolate and rancio.
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Finish: Long, with blackcurrant and toffee.
Specifications
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Producer: Bunnahabhain Distillery; bottled by Adelphi
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Style: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, single cask, cask strength
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Expression / Batch: Distilled 1998, cask No. 2144, 648 bottles
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Age: 24 years
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Proof / ABV: 112.4 proof (56.2% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Refill Oloroso sherry gorda; non-chill filtered
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Region: Islay, Scotland
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
At cask strength, start with a small pour neat, then add water a few drops at a time to open the chocolate and dark fruit. It pairs well with aged cheese, dark chocolate or smoked nuts. A numbered single cask from Adelphi is a thoughtful gift for a collector of rare Islay whisky.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cask was this Bunnahabhain matured in?
A single refill Oloroso sherry gorda, cask No. 2144.
How many bottles were produced?
Only 648 bottles were drawn from the cask.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at natural cask strength, 56.2% ABV (112.4 proof).
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