Bunnahabhain 1989 – Cadenhead's Small Batch (2018)
Bunnahabhain 1989 – Cadenhead's Small Batch
28 years old · 43.8% · 432 bottles
This Bunnahabhain 1989 is a classic, unpeated Islay single malt, selected and bottled by Cadenhead's as part of their respected Small Batch range. Distilled in 1989 and bottled in 2018 after 28 years of maturation , it comes from two bourbon hogsheads .
While Bunnahabhain is often associated with sherry influences today, this bottling displays a pure, maritime, and elegant profile , entirely driven by long maturation and the quality of the distillate itself. No finishing, no gimmicks—just time, wood, and craftsmanship.
Cadenhead's is known for its uncompromising selection and this bottling confirms that reputation: understated power, balance and a style rarely found today.
Flavor profile
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Nose: salty sea air, beeswax, apple, light citrus peel, soft vanilla
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Taste: oily and refined, malty, subtle saltiness, soft oak, almond
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Finish: long, dry and elegant, with maritime freshness and light spiciness
Why this bottle is special
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Vintage 1989 , 28 years old
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Bottled by Cadenhead's (Small Batch)
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Only 432 bottles worldwide
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Unpeated, classic Bunnahabhain style
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For lovers of old Islay without the excess of smoking
This is no noisy Islay, but an intelligent, quiet force .
A bottle for those who understand Bunnahabhain — and trust Cadenhead's.