SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

Bunnahabhain Fèis Ìle 2020: 2002 Madeira Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky

  • Colour Description: Burnished Copper
  • Cask Maturation / Finish: Re-fill Ex-Bourbon / 3 Years Madeira hogsheads
  • Single Cask: No
  • Mash Bill: Malted Barley
  • Barley: 100
  • Whisky Experience Level: Experienced
  • Value Score : 93 out of 100
  • Bottle Stopper: Natural Cork
  • Packaging: Box
  • Bottle Outturn: 1164
  • Bottled / Released Date: 28/01/2020
  • Vintage: 2002
  • Distilled Date / Barrel Fill Date: 24/10/2002
  • Core Bottle or Special Release: Special Release
  • Product URL: https://bunnahabhain.com/products/feis-ile-2020-2002-madeira-cask-finish

Fèis Ìle 2020: 2002 Madeira Cask Finish

From the Bunnahabhain Website

Created to celebrate the 35th Fèis Ìle in 2020, this limited edition whisky has been finished in Madeira casks for 3 years creating a sweet dram with notes of figs, vanilla, cinnamon and marmalade.
 

Description

Distilled on the 24th of October, 2002, this delicious limited edition whisky was first matured in whisky refill casks before being transferred to Madeira hogsheads on the 9th of June, 2016, to finish for three years.  

Matured at the distillery on Islay, this whisky is natural colour and non-chillfiltered. 

Tasting Notes

Colour:
Burnished copper.

Nose:

Sweet ripe figs, creamy berries and orange marmalade with hints of nutmeg.

Palate: 
A layered complexity of sweet vanilla, caramelized fruit and rich spicy cinnamon packed with raisings and hints of dry oak.

Finish:
A dry but warm finish, fading into a lingering sweet marmalade finish.

  • Country: Scotland
  • Region: Islay
  • Category: Single Malt Whisky
  • Owners: CVH Spirits Ltd
  • Bottler: Distillery
  • Brand: Bunnahabhain
  • Age Statement: 17
  • Chill Filtered: No
  • Alcohol % ABV: 53
  • Cask Strength: Yes
  • Average Price £: 199
  • Colour Status: Natural
  • Peated / Smoke: Unpeated
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