Chieftain's Range Back to Chieftain's Range

Bunnahabhain 1990 (Hogshead) 18 YO 70cl @ 46% Vol

Bunnahabhain meaning "Mouth of the River" is located in a beautiful setting overlooking the Island of Jura.  Unlike its island neighbours, Bunnahabhain is a lightly peated malt.

The distillery has the largest pot stills on the island and its production is mostly used for blending purposes.  The un-peated water used at the distillery rises through limestone, and flows down the river Margadale from where it is piped to the distillery.  This is a gently subtle Islay malt.


Nose: Ginger wine and slightly salty. Smoky American oak.

Body: Fresh, lemongrass, honey and vanilla tablet and salty butter

Finish: Nutty and creamy