Bunnahabhain Single Cask #448 Whisky (UK Exclusive) 8 Year Old · 2009 Vintage

Colour

Deep golden amber with coppery mahogany undertones.

Nose

Opulent sherry ushers a tapestry of dark fruits—raisins, fig and cherry—brightened by orange zest. Toasted almond, vanilla and cocoa mingle with caramel and oak; a faint maritime note threads through, lending Islay restraint. The 57.3% ABV lends a poised, warming lift that hints at spice without overpowering the fruit.

Palate

Opulent and sherried, this Bunnahabhain coats the palate with dark plum, fig and cocoa, interlaced with treacle-toffee and toasted almond. Cinnamon and clove lift the mid-palate on a creamy, silky texture, while a subtle maritime whisper anchors the finish. Long, refined, with orange zest and a warming, dessert-like echo.

Finish

Long, velvety finish of dark fig and cocoa, glimmering with toffee and orange zest. Sherry influence yields a warm core of spice and almond, with a marine whisper that lingers, slowly fading into polished oak.