Bunnahabhain Distillery, located on the picturesque coast of the Isle of Islay, was founded in 1881 and is known for its unique, unpeated whiskies. The distillery originally relied on the sea trade and experienced a turning point in 1960 with the construction of a new road that improved logistics. After a brief closure in the 1930s and the last ship arrival in 1993, the road became the main supply route. In 2006, after the takeover by Burn Stewart Distillers, the brand profile was given a modern makeover. The water for the whiskies comes from chalky springs and is piped to the distillery without contact with peat, which gives the whiskies their mild, characteristic taste.
The Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Cask Strength is the third annual bottling in this Cask Strength series and boasts an impressive alcohol content of 60.1%. This whisky is characterized by a rich aroma spectrum that has developed during maturation in sherry casks.
