46 Year Old
- 41.8% abv
- Un-chillfiltered
- Natural colour
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.
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About the 46 Year Old
The Story of Bunnahabhain 46 Year Old, Eich Bhana Lìr (meaning “The great waves of the God Lìr”) is the oldest single malt ever released from Bunnahabhain Distillery. During the winter months, the distillery warehouses, situated close to the sea on the rugged north‐eastern coast of Islay, are often enveloped by the raging seas. As in Gaelic mythology, where the God Lìr, the powerful ruler of the sea, used his great white waves to wash ashore his most precious gifts, so Bunnahabhain 46YO Eich Bhana Lir is a majestic and treasured elixir indeed.
The Details
Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep Gold
Nose
Aromatic, elegant, complex. Old leather and beeswax with candied orange peel and manuka honey, seductive.
Palate
Rich and silky, a refined balance of maltiness, citrus, heather honey, roasted nuts and a gingery spiciness.
Finish
Satisfying, very long and spicy.
