Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old, Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Islay Single Malt — the celebrated age-stated flagship of Bunnahabhain. 12 years of maturation delivers deeper Bunnahabhain character than the NAS Stiuireadair. Distinctive unpeated Islay 12YO — a rare category given Islay's peated dominance.
Why you'll love it
- Refined dried fruit, warm honey, gentle maritime salt, delicate oak spice, elegant Bunnahabhain balance — 12YO signature
- 12-year age-stated unpeated Islay — rare category
- Non-chill-filtered, bottled at 46.3%
- Presented in Bunnahabhain's iconic 12 Year Old bottle
Perfect pairings
Best appreciated neat as a contemplation pour. Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, aged Cheddar, or considered evening drams.
Perfect for
- Whisky enthusiasts exploring age-stated unpeated Islay
- Bunnahabhain enthusiasts stepping up from Stiuireadair
- Serious Islay whisky collectors seeking the unpeated variant
- Considered sipping with distinctive Islay style
Compare with
Prefer NAS Stiuireadair? Try Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair ($103). Interested in the peated Bunnahabhain expression? Bunnahabhain Toiteach A Dha ($113). Ready to step up to 25YO? Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old ($788).
Frequently asked
Bunnahabhain 12 vs Stiuireadair?
12YO is more refined and integrated with age statement. Stiuireadair is NAS with broader cask composition. Both share the traditional unpeated Bunnahabhain style; 12YO delivers more depth.
Is Bunnahabhain 12 good value?
At $112 for unpeated Islay 12YO from a heritage distillery, represents solid value in the age-stated Islay category. Not marketed as heavily as some Islay flagships, making it a "hidden value" pick for Islay enthusiasts.
Quick facts
- Region: Islay, Scotland
- Distillery: Bunnahabhain
- Age: 12 Years
- Category: Unpeated Islay
- ABV: 46.3% (non-chill-filtered)
- Volume: 70cl
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Aromatic and complex — soft dried fruit, gentle warm spice, soft Sherry character, gentle vanilla, soft oak, gentle nutty character, soft maritime notes, gentle citrus — distinctively craft Bunnahabhain 12.
PALATE
Smooth and complex — soft dried fruit, gentle warm spice, soft Sherry character, gentle vanilla, soft oak, gentle nutty character, soft maritime notes, gentle citrus, soft tannins, gentle warmth, soft full body — silky, layered, and harmoniously balanced.
FINISH
Long and warmly composed — lingering dried fruit, soft Sherry character, gentle warm spice, soft oak, and a warm refined fade — distinctively craft 12YO Islay.
ABV: 46.3% ABV