Bunnahabhain Eich Bhana Lir 46 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

The oldest official Bunnahabhain released to date. Aged for 46 years and bottled non chill filtered at cask strength, this grandfather malt is the culmination of a single second-fill ex-Oloroso sherry butt that had been maturing in warehouse #4 since mid-1969. Selected by Distillery Manager Andrew Brown, reports suggest it takes complexity to new heights for this distillery. The whisky comes suitably packaged in a stunning decanter-style bottle, handcrafted in Italy by internationally renowned glass blowers and metalworkers and presented in a large swing-door lacquered case with booklet. A mere 198 bottles are on offer worldwide. One only to sell. 41.8% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews… Distilled in 1969, the oldest Bunnahabhain ever released was matured in second-fill sherry butts. The nose yields sweet resin, marzipan, ginger, glacé cherries, a hint of cloves, and red berries. The silky palate features Jaffa oranges, dark chocolate, prunes, and more glacé cherries. The finish dries steadily, with slightly bitter tea, white pepper, a savory note, and quite subtle oak tannins for a dram of this vintage.
90 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Winter 2017)