Bunnahabhain
Toiteach a Dhà
- 46.3
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Islay
Established in 1881, Bunnahabhain Distillery, located in Port Askaig on the Isle of Islay, is one of the many distilleries in the region. The Islay Distillery Company initially owned Bunnahabhain, but the Highland Distilleries Company took over in 1887. Currently, Distell owns the distillery. In 1894, Bunnahabhain Distillery installed electric lighting, marking the earliest recorded use of electricity on Islay. While Bunnahabhain does typically offer a much milder spirit, it...
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Established in 1881, Bunnahabhain Distillery, located in Port Askaig on the Isle of Islay, is one of the many distilleries in the region. The Islay Distillery Company initially owned Bunnahabhain, but the Highland Distilleries Company took over in 1887. Currently, Distell owns the distillery. In 1894, Bunnahabhain Distillery installed electric lighting, marking the earliest recorded use of electricity on Islay. While Bunnahabhain does typically offer a much milder spirit, it does produce two distinct styles of Scottish single malt whisky. The first is their main style, which is lightly peated but still rich and slightly oily in character. The other is a far more heavily peated expression, therefore creating a more traditional Islay style.
Meaning 'Smoky Two' in Scots Gaelic, Toiteach A Dhà (pronounced Toch-ach ah-ghaa) is a sequel to the original peaty paradox on Bunnahabhain’s gentle single malt. To create this Mòine variant, the blending team at the distillery have selected a combination of ex- Bourbon and Sherry casks which have then been matured in full, at their coastal warehouses on Bunnahabhain Bay. With touches of smoke from the peated malted barley, this whisky’s prickling strength emanates from the dram, while warming with a lingering, robust length and delicately sweet sherry influence.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Light Amber Gold.
Nose - Intriguing peatiness with hints of sherry and rich oak.
Palate - Immediate warming peatiness drift to a sweet Oloroso sherry influence with rich oak, balanced with delicate pepper.
Finish - Robust length for the discerning palate.
Meaning 'Smoky Two' in Scots Gaelic, Toiteach A Dhà (pronounced Toch-ach ah-ghaa) is a sequel to the original peaty paradox on Bunnahabhain’s gentle single malt. To create this Mòine variant, the blending team at the distillery have selected a combination of ex- Bourbon and Sherry casks which have then been matured in full, at their coastal warehouses on Bunnahabhain Bay. With touches of smoke from the peated malted barley, this whisky’s prickling strength emanates from the dram, while warming with a lingering, robust length and delicately sweet sherry influence.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Light Amber Gold.
Nose - Intriguing peatiness with hints of sherry and rich oak.
Palate - Immediate warming peatiness drift to a sweet Oloroso sherry influence with rich oak, balanced with delicate pepper.
Finish - Robust length for the discerning palate.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig