This was distilled at Bunnahabhain on the 21st September 2001 and it was aged in sherry butt 1765 for 10 years before bottling on the 25th November 2011 for Signatory's Cask Strength Collection. A release of 581 numbered bottles. Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt Nose: Peaty and nutty, burnt sugar, juicy sultanas, spices and big on sherry. Black pepper, freshly ground. Palate: Intense with notes of lavender, peat and mint. Espresso, cocoa and chili heat. Candy floss, nutmeg and almond, and all kinds of breakfast conserves. Finish: Good length, green, rich, hints of salt-buttered carrots and toffee.
This copper gold dram invites you into its tale with fragrant notes of sweet oak, hazelnuts, citrus peel and chocolate with hints of light smokiness. There it releases a taste with a rich and complex balance of heather honey, ginger chocolate and sweet fruits, finished with a teasingly long lightly spicy nutty note and a hint of sea salt. 41.7% vol. Unchill-filtered.
Welcome to Islay, home of the famous Bunnahabhain Single Malt Scotch Whisky since 1881. Maturation in oak casks for as long as a quarter of a century makes the renowned gentle taste of this particularly special bottle all the more exceptional. By not chillfiltering our whisky we ensure you can experience the full depth of flavor, aromas and character of this fine malt whisky.
This single malt embraces a powerful proposition; a unique variation on the famous gentle taste of Bunnahabhain Islay single malt Scotch whisky. What if a touch of smoke from our peated malted barley was introduced in the distillation process? Toiteach (pronounced “Toch Chach”) means “smoky” in Gaelic, reflecting the seeming contradiction that this peaty paradox represents.
Stiùireadair (pronounced ‘stew-rahdur’ and means ‘helmsman’ in Scots Gaelic) is the latest member of the Bunnahabhain crew. With a brackish, coastal tinge, this sherried malt will transport you to Bunnahabhain bay, with a smattering of sea spray and dried fruit lingering on your lips.