Bunnahabhain Cooper's Choice - Single Cask #8944 Whisky 23 Year Old · 1990 Vintage

Colour

Deep golden amber with coppery highlights and a hint of mahogany, a natural, unfiltered hue that hints at aged, sherried richness.

Nose

Sherry-soaked fruit and nut on the nose: raisin, fig, dark cherry and plum mingle with almond, cocoa and toffee. A ribbon of orange zest brightens the depth, while cinnamon and clove spices add warmth. Subtle vanilla and oak provide structure, and a whisper of Islay sea air keeps the sweetness elegant and poised, hinting at the 23-year journey inside a single cask.

Palate

Silky and richly sherried on entry, with dried fig, raisin and orange zest melding with toffee and dark chocolate. Toasted almond and vanilla mingle with warm spice—cinnamon and nutmeg—amid a sturdy oak backbone, while a subtle maritime note keeps the sweetness balanced. Lush, creamy mouthfeel leads to a long, warmly spiced finish with cocoa, dried fruit and a hint of sea salt.

Finish

Velvety, sherried finish that clings with dark fruit—prune, fig and raisin—sprinkled with cocoa and almond. A maritime whisper lingers, with cask spice warming the fade to a long, luxurious finale.