Bunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh No.1 is a limited-edition 15-year-old Islay single malt showcasing the distillery's elegant, unpeated house style with a distinctive finish in rare White Port casks. After 15 years of careful maturation, the whisky receives additional aging in White Port casks, adding vibrant fruit notes, subtle sweetness, and remarkable depth while complementing Bunnahabhain's naturally rich, coastal character.
Named "An Cuan Garbh," Gaelic for "The Rough Seas," this expression pays tribute to the rugged waters surrounding Islay and the maritime heritage that has shaped Bunnahabhain since 1881. The result is a beautifully balanced whisky that marries orchard fruit, honey, coastal minerality, and gentle oak spice into a refined and memorable dram.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Honey, ripe pear, white peach, citrus zest, vanilla, and sea breeze
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Palate: Orchard fruit, caramel, toasted almonds, creamy malt, and delicate white grape sweetness
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Mid-Palate: Silky and layered with floral notes, gentle spice, and subtle maritime salinity
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Finish: Long, elegant, and refreshing with lingering honey, oak, and bright fruit
What Makes It Special
- Limited-edition 15-year-old single malt Scotch whisky
- Finished in rare White Port casks
- Produced by the renowned Bunnahabhain Distillery on Islay
- Named after the Gaelic phrase meaning "The Rough Seas"
- Unpeated Islay style showcasing fruit, malt, and maritime elegance
- Excellent collector's release with exceptional complexity
How to Enjoy
Enjoy neat to appreciate its layered fruit, maritime character, and White Port cask influence. A few drops of water reveal additional floral and citrus notes while enhancing its creamy texture. Perfect for collectors, special occasions, and whisky enthusiasts seeking a distinctive cask-finished Islay single malt.
