Bunnahabhain Staoisha 9 Years Old 2014 Artist Collective 7 700ml - 48%

Small batch of four casks – re-charred hogshead, limited edition of 1687 bottles

Nose: Rich, oily, and complex, with a strong, earthy, and maritime peat. Notes of sea spray, salt, citrus, old hay, with a mezcal-like character.

Palate: A powerful wave of intense smoke and brine, salted caramel, lemon, and white pepper.

Finish: Long finish with that oily texture following through right to the end.

Bunnahabhain Distillery:

Bunnahabhain, meaning 'mouth of the river', is one of the oldest single malt distilleries in Scotland. Established in 1881 by the blender, William Robertson in partnership with brothers William and James Greenlees, the distillery and the surrounding town of Bunnahabhain, were built together, providing necessary roads and homes for the distillery workers and their families. Production officially began in 1883, and today, nearly 150 years later, Bunnahabhain still preserves the time-honoured methods of whisky production in a process that has hardly changed since William Robertson and the Greenlees brothers first set eyes on this beautiful, rugged and remote north-eastern corner of Islay.

Signatory Vintage

Founded in 1988 by Andrew and Brian Symington, Signatory Vintage has grown to become one of the foremost independent bottlers in the world. They seek to showcase a wide range of whiskies and styles for all types of whisky drinker, regardless of their experience with whisky. In 2002 they acquired the renowned distillery Edradour, known for their small outturn yet vast selection of bottlings and cask finishes.