Description

Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 Aged 11 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky – The Decanter Collection By Signatory Vintage (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 46%           Age: 11 Years Old           Country: Scotland

Cask Number(s): NA
Date of Distilling: 2013
Date of Bottling: NA
Matured In: 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts

Signatory Vintage are an independent bottler founded in 1988 by Andrew and Brian Symington. The name ‘Signatory’ was derived from the initial intention to find a person of suitable standing to sign the labels for bottles drawn from a single cask. The first cask bottled was a 1968 Glenlivet which quickly sold through long before any suitable signee could be found. Signatory currently bottle at three strengths: 43%, 46% Unchillfiltered (UCF) and Cask Strength.To add proof of authenticity to their cask strength bottlings, Signatory always include the cask numbers, date of distillation, date of bottling and number of bottles produced.Signatory Vintage’s aim is to offer as wide a range of whiskies as possible, some of which are not even bottled by the proprietary distillery. This allows malt enthusiast to sample the huge variety of subtle differences which occur between casks.

The Bunnahabhain Distillery is the most northerly and remote on the island of Islay and was opened in 1883 to make use of excess grain from local farmers. The name Bunnahabhain translates as ‘mouth of the river’ and if you ever visit will see that the distillery is built near the mouth of the River Margadale which flows into the Sound of Islay. Pronounced Bú-na-ha-venn, this Islay Single Malt Scotch whisky is quite distinct from the many others on the island, given the wonderfully gentle taste profile for which it is known.

This single malt whisky was distilled in 2013 at the Bunnahabhain distillery on the Scottish island of Islay. It was matured solely in 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts and in 2024 was bottled at 46% alc/vol as part of the Signatory Vintage The Decanter Collection. This whisky has no added colouring.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Initially smoky with strong peat notes, with hints of brine and seaweed. Subtle fruity sweetness, perhaps reminiscent of lemon zest. Underlying earthy notes with a touch of spice.

Palate: Bold and smoky on the palate, with a rich, oily texture. Intense peat flavours with hints of black pepper and chilli. A subtle sweetness emerges, balancing the smoke. Notes of dark chocolate and coffee.

Finish: Long and lingering finish with a pronounced smoky character. Warming with a spicy edge. A hint of sweetness and salinity.