Bunnahabhain
The original classic

Our 12 year old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky was the beginning of our Bunnahabhain range, launched to fanfare and praise alike. Taste the origins of Bunnahabhain with an alluring balance of sweet fruit, nuts, vanilla and a delicate coastal influence.
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Meet the Helmsman

Stiùireadair (pronunced ‘stew-rahdur’ and meaning ‘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…
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Distilling our knowledge

Join us as we journey through the history of Bunnahabhain on our warehouse 9 tour and tasting. Walk through our 140 year old distillery and enjoy a tutored tasting of three exclusive single casks. Learn, taste, love…
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Able to ship your order worldwide, our new online shop is yet another way for you to net our whiskies. Keep a weathered eye out for new and exclusive Editions.
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Our Story

Sense the difference

Accessed by a small, single track road, nestled in between rolling hills and Bunnahabhain bay, there you will find our distillery. Since 1881, we have harnessed the natural ingredients provided by our peaceful surroundings. Supported by the passion and dedication of our people, Bunnahabhain has brought man and nature together in perfect harmony.

Stand for just a moment and your senses will fill; smell the scent of salt on the wind, hear our Porteus mill grinding the barley, look upon the shimmering light playing across the Sound of Islay, feel the history in warehouse number 9 — taste Bunnahabhain.

Our Whisky

Discover the rich, complex layers of Bunnahabhain

Fèis Ìle 2018: Mòine Oloroso

Created especially for Fèis Ìle 2018, this Limited Release of 1881 bottles combines smoky peatiness with sweet Spanish Oloroso sherry to create a distinctive Single Malt that's the perfect dram to…

Fèis Ìle 2018: Spanish Oak Finish

Created by our Senior Blender - Dr Kirstie McCallum - for Feis Ile 2018, this dram is perfect for celebrating with. With a limited release of 1500 bottles, this Single Malt has intense aromas and notes of…

Toiteach A Dhà

With a touch of smoke from our peated malted barley introduced during its creation and combined with a higher sherry influence, this special bottling offers the connoisseur an opportunity to try something…

Stiùireadair

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…

2005 Palo Cortado Finish

Finished in Palo Cortado casks, this Distillery Exclusive Limited Edition is creamy, fruity, rich and sweet, with a gentle dry, lingering finish. The perfect whisky for anyone with a sweet tooth!

2008 Mòine Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured

With a gorgeous deep red gold colour, a delightful balance between sweet grape, toffee, espresso and a warming peppery smoke, our 2008 Mòine Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured Edition is a rich and truly…

12 Year Old

Our 12 year old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky was the beginning of our Bunnahabhain range, launched to fanfare and praise alike. Taste the origins of Bunnahabhain with an alluring balance of sweet…

18 Year old

A rich mahogany Single Malt Scotch Whisky, this is one of the Bunnahabhain family favourites. It is intensely warming; with dried fruit, sherry, toffee and spices leading to a delicious honeyed nuttiness…

Pedro Ximénez

A syrupy smooth malt, with a mixture of raisins, honeyed nuts, rich toffee and subtle creamy chocolate, this sherry influenced malt is a real treat.

Mòine Brandy

Taste the rich grape and dried fruit flavours from brandy casks and the nutty sweet, smoky character of Mòine in this delicious limited edition malt.

Mòine Marsala

Bonfire smoke, dried fruit, toffee and vanilla develop into rich grape, oak and sweet spices to create a Distillery Exclusive that will really warm your bones.

25 Year old

Magnificently well aged with a spiced oak glow, the 25 year old is smooth and sweet – sherry, caramel, berries and cream are balanced with roasted nuts to make a delicate yet complex single malt.

40 Year Old

A feast of tropical fruits, berries and creamy toffee blooms into sweet oak, vanilla and rich nuts; this is a whisky to truly behold.

1980 Canasta

The rich oak smell washes over you, with dark chocolate and vanilla notes woven through. The taste has the merest hint of coastal brininess, with sweet dried fruit, treacle and cocoa, resulting in a dry,…

46 Year Old

An elegant and complex whisky, this is the oldest member of the Bunnahabhain family. Citrus and heather honey are balanced with ginger and roasted nuts to create a silky but spicy malt.

Eirigh Na Greine

Sweet, rich spices evolve into flavours of roasted nuts, fresh fruits and hints of the sea which will transport you to the Bunnahabhain pier at sunrise.

Cruach Mhona

Gaelic for ‘peat stack’, this malt has strong influences of peat and sea salt. Burning grass, hay and sweet herbs burst into flavours of nuts, white pepper, seaweed and sea salt to give an intense…

An Cladach

With a rich sherry influence and aromas of fruit and nuts, this malt is guaranteed to transport you back to the shore at Bunnahabhain.

Mòine Oloroso

A rich, russet gold colour, the sherry influence can be tasted throughout, combining with dried fruit and salted toffee to develop into layered smokiness with hints of oak and citrus.

Ceobanach

Step back in time and smell the smoky mist of peat fires mixed with sea air. Aromas of smoke, tar and seaweed are balanced with malty sweetness, vanilla, orange and liquorice.

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The Bunnahabhain Experience

There are trips, there are journeys and then there are pilgrimages – coming to Bunnahabhain is definitely the latter for many of our travellers.

Be it the daring seafarers of yesteryear, who defied the elements and braved the Sound of Islay to provide supplies to the pioneering early settlers of Bunnahabhain, or the thousands of tourists who today, seek to discover the origins of our beloved Single Malts – the journey to Bunnahabhain is one that you will never forget.

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