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Bunnahabhain Tours and Contact

Bunnahabhain Distillery - Tour and Shop Times:

17 March to 24 October 2008
Monday to Friday - Tours 10:30, 14:00 and 15:15. Shop open - Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 16:30.

Current owner: Burn Stewart Distillers plc
Distillery Manager: John McLellan
lillian.macarthur@burnstewartdistillers.com
www.bunnahabhain.com
+ 44 (0) 1496 840646
+ 44 (0) 1496 840248


Bunnahabhain History and Distillery Information

The Bunnahabhain Distillery - pronounce Boon-a-havn, meaning rivermouth - was built in 1880/1881 by a partnership which was incorporated in 1882 as the Islay Distillery Co., and later amalgamated with Wm. Grant & Co., (Glenrothes - Glenlivet) to form Highland Distillers, the present owners. Highland are producers of the blend "The Famous Grouse" and "Black Bottle". The malt supplied to Bunnahabhain requires to be at levels of 3 p.p.m. Bunnahabhain is one of the milder Islay whiskies available and in its taste varies greatly from other fine spirits to be found on the island. The water rises through limestone and is transported by pipeline to the distillery, so it doesnt pick up any peat on the way. Common bottlings are 12, 18 and 25 years old.

The drive towards Bunnahabhain from Port Askaig is great and the location of the distillery is stunning. The long and winding road according to Bunnahabhain offers wonderful views of Jura, the sound of Islay and the Rhuvaal Lighthouse on the most northern tip of Islay. Dont forget to make a stop at Loch Ardnahoe, defintely worth a visit.

Related info: Alfred Barnard's visit to Bunnahabhain Distillery in the 1880s

Bottlings
Here are the most important bottlings of Bunnahabhain:

  • Bunnahabhain 12yo 43% ABV.
  • Bunnahabhain Auld Acquantaince Hogmanay Edition, 1968 43.8% ABV.
  • Bunnahabhain 1968, The Family Silver, 40% ABV. Hard to find.
  • Bunnahabhain 1966, Cask No 4379, 46.1% ABV.

    Some Independant Bottlings
  • Bunnahabhain 1966, 20yo, James Mac Arthur, 57% ABV.
  • Bunnahabhain 1980, Cask No 9064, Bottled 2002, Unchillfiltered, Berry Brothers and Rudd, 55.6% ABV.
  • Bunnahabhain 22yo, Distilled 1980, Bottled 2003, Cask No 5899, Dun Bheagan, 58% ABV.
  • Bunnahabhain 35yo, Distilled March 1967, Bottled September 2002, Hart Brothers, Cask Strength, 40.5% ABV.
  • Bunnahabhain 1989, The MacPhail's Selection, 40% ABV.
  • Bunnahabhain 1982, Distilled 1982, Bottled 2001, Scotts Selection, 52.5% ABV.


  • Bunnahabhain Photo Impressions

    Bunnahabhain Bay

    Bunnahabhain Cottages

    Loch Ardnahoe on the long and winding road



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