Since 1881, the Bunnahabhain Distillery has been producing whisky on the Scottish Isle of Islay, as evidenced by two well-preserved letters from that time. The new version of Bunnahabhain 12 Years, unlike many other whiskies and fruit brandies, has not been cold-filtered after barrel aging. Cold filtration removes cloudiness but also significant flavor carriers such as esters, proteins, and fatty acids, preventing the finished product from changing color when it comes into contact with water. The Bunnahabhain Distillery has recently opted out of this step to preserve the true flavor profile of the whisky in its purest form. On this occasion, the dedicated four-member team also changed the bottle design and packaging. Three labels now adorn the 70cl bottle, providing hints about the spirit's flavor. The image of the sailor refers to the distillery's unique location in a secluded bay on the island's north coast, which local sailors and fishermen first pass when returning home. The Bunnahabhain Distillery was founded in 1881 and is located on the northeast coast of Islay, whose soil is almost entirely made up of peat, used in drying the malt and imparting a distinctive flavor of smoke and seaweed. The distillery is the only one on the island that uses pure spring water from the Margadale River. This pure water contributes to the light, characteristic flavor profile of Bunnahabhain.
Since 1881, the Bunnahabhain Distillery has been producing whisky on the Scottish Isle of Islay, as evidenced by two well-preserved letters from that time. The new version of Bunnahabhain 12 Years, unlike many other whiskies and fruit brandies, has not been cold-filtered after barrel aging. Cold filtration removes cloudiness but also significant flavor carriers such as esters, proteins, and fatty acids, preventing the finished product from changing color when it comes into contact with water. The Bunnahabhain Distillery has recently opted out of this step to preserve the true flavor profile of the whisky in its purest form. On this occasion, the dedicated four-member team also changed the bottle design and packaging. Three labels now adorn the 70cl bottle, providing hints about the spirit's flavor. The image of the sailor refers to the distillery's unique location in a secluded bay on the island's north coast, which local sailors and fishermen first pass when returning home. The Bunnahabhain Distillery was founded in 1881 and is located on the northeast coast of Islay, whose soil is almost entirely made up of peat, used in drying the malt and imparting a distinctive flavor of smoke and seaweed. The distillery is the only one on the island that uses pure spring water from the Margadale River. This pure water contributes to the light, characteristic flavor profile of Bunnahabhain.
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The lowest price for Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml right now is $70.61.
Prices last updated 26 Jan 2026.
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml
Since 1881, the Bunnahabhain Distillery has been producing whisky on the Scottish Isle of Islay, as evidenced by two well-preserved letters from that time. The new version of Bunnahabhain 12 Years, unlike many other whiskies and fruit brandies, has not been cold-filtered after barrel aging. Cold filtration removes cloudiness but also significant flavor carriers such as esters, proteins, and fatty acids, preventing the finished product from changing color when it comes into contact with water. The Bunnahabhain Distillery has recently opted out of this step to preserve the true flavor profile of the whisky in its purest form. On this occasion, the dedicated four-member team also changed the bottle design and packaging. Three labels now adorn the 70cl bottle, providing hints about the spirit's flavor. The image of the sailor refers to the distillery's unique location in a secluded bay on the island's north coast, which local sailors and fishermen first pass when returning home. The Bunnahabhain Distillery was founded in 1881 and is located on the northeast coast of Islay, whose soil is almost entirely made up of peat, used in drying the malt and imparting a distinctive flavor of smoke and seaweed. The distillery is the only one on the island that uses pure spring water from the Margadale River. This pure water contributes to the light, characteristic flavor profile of Bunnahabhain.
Since 1881, the Bunnahabhain Distillery has been producing whisky on the Scottish Isle of Islay, as evidenced by two well-preserved letters from that time. The new version of Bunnahabhain 12 Years, unlike many other whiskies and fruit brandies, has not been cold-filtered after barrel aging. Cold filtration removes cloudiness but also significant flavor carriers such as esters, proteins, and fatty acids, preventing the finished product from changing color when it comes into contact with water. The Bunnahabhain Distillery has recently opted out of this step to preserve the true flavor profile of the whisky in its purest form. On this occasion, the dedicated four-member team also changed the bottle design and packaging. Three labels now adorn the 70cl bottle, providing hints about the spirit's flavor. The image of the sailor refers to the distillery's unique location in a secluded bay on the island's north coast, which local sailors and fishermen first pass when returning home. The Bunnahabhain Distillery was founded in 1881 and is located on the northeast coast of Islay, whose soil is almost entirely made up of peat, used in drying the malt and imparting a distinctive flavor of smoke and seaweed. The distillery is the only one on the island that uses pure spring water from the Margadale River. This pure water contributes to the light, characteristic flavor profile of Bunnahabhain.
Last updated at 26/01/2026 14:20:57
originally posted on ocado.com
Having tried and enjoyed this several times as an evening finisher, in pubs and hotels, I was curious to see if this whisky would sip as well at home, starting from sober, as a first drink. The answer is a resounding YES! A deep coppery gold in colour, you know youre in for a treat on first sight. The nose is like a Christmas pudding, full of spice, crystallized zesty fruits. The mouthfeel is syrupy on the lips and tongue, and the flavour is potent but balanced and lingers for minutes after it goes down - a measure lasts ages, because all you need is a drop at a time to fill the senses for minutes. A new favorite, this whisky has now found its place in my Top 5, alongside heavyweights like The Glenrothes, Balvenies Double Wood, Macallen 10 and Lagavulin 16.
originally posted on waitrose.com
The single malt whisky industry has several ways to save costs:- don't publish an age, so they can use any whiskies over 3 years old- add caramel to colour the whisky, to fool you into its age- chill-filter, so they can bottle at a lower strength and it doesn't cloudBunnahabhain 12yo doesn't do any of these - it publishes its whisky at 12 years old, it is natural colour with no caramel, and it doesn't chill-filter - this is because it's bottled at 46.3%, stronger than most core expressions, so it doesn't go cloudy if someone who doesn't understand the point of single malt whisky adds ice to it. It's also delicious. It's a naturally dark colour because a proportion of the vat is fully-matured in sherry barrels - there's no caramel required. And it's ... MoreThe single malt whisky industry has several ways to save costs:- don't publish an age, so they can use any whiskies over 3 years old- add caramel to colour the whisky, to fool you into its age- chill-filter, so they can bottle at a lower strength and it doesn't cloudBunnahabhain 12yo doesn't do any of these - it publishes its whisky at 12 years old, it is natural colour with no caramel, and it doesn't chill-filter - this is because it's bottled at 46.3%, stronger than most core expressions, so it doesn't go cloudy if someone who doesn't understand the point of single malt whisky adds ice to it. It's also delicious. It's a naturally dark colour because a proportion of the vat is fully-matured in sherry barrels - there's no caramel required. And it's delicious. I love all the Islay peated whiskies, this one's not actively peated at all - around 3 pppm compared to 30 to 50 pppm for the Islay peat bombs. I've moved on from Laphroaig through Ardbeg and Caol Ila to this Bunny 12 being my default whisky of choice. And it's cheaper than most too. When you see it on offer, buy buy buy!
originally posted on uptownspirits.com
I purchased this scotch because a its reviews. I am not a fan of strongly peated or heavily smoked scotch and reviews said it has a sublet hints of peat and delicate smoke. They did not lie. The fruity flavors and sweetness come across nicely. This is one of my favorites.
| The United Kingdom | 25 GBP |
| Australia | Calculated at the checkout |
| Austria | 10 GBP |
| Belgium | 10 GBP |
| Germany | 10 GBP |
Having tried and enjoyed this several times as an evening finisher, in pubs and hotels, I was curious to see if this whisky would sip as well at home, starting from sober, as a first drink. The answer is a resounding YES! A deep coppery gold in colour, you know youre in for a treat on first sight. The nose is like a Christmas pudding, full of spice, crystallized zesty fruits. The mouthfeel is syrupy on the lips and tongue, and the flavour is potent but balanced and lingers for minutes after it goes down - a measure lasts ages, because all you need is a drop at a time to fill the senses for minutes. A new favorite, this whisky has now found its place in my Top 5, alongside heavyweights like The Glenrothes, Balvenies Double Wood, Macallen 10 and Lagavulin 16.
The single malt whisky industry has several ways to save costs:- don't publish an age, so they can use any whiskies over 3 years old- add caramel to colour the whisky, to fool you into its age- chill-filter, so they can bottle at a lower strength and it doesn't cloudBunnahabhain 12yo doesn't do any of these - it publishes its whisky at 12 years old, it is natural colour with no caramel, and it doesn't chill-filter - this is because it's bottled at 46.3%, stronger than most core expressions, so it doesn't go cloudy if someone who doesn't understand the point of single malt whisky adds ice to it. It's also delicious. It's a naturally dark colour because a proportion of the vat is fully-matured in sherry barrels - there's no caramel required. And it's ... MoreThe single malt whisky industry has several ways to save costs:- don't publish an age, so they can use any whiskies over 3 years old- add caramel to colour the whisky, to fool you into its age- chill-filter, so they can bottle at a lower strength and it doesn't cloudBunnahabhain 12yo doesn't do any of these - it publishes its whisky at 12 years old, it is natural colour with no caramel, and it doesn't chill-filter - this is because it's bottled at 46.3%, stronger than most core expressions, so it doesn't go cloudy if someone who doesn't understand the point of single malt whisky adds ice to it. It's also delicious. It's a naturally dark colour because a proportion of the vat is fully-matured in sherry barrels - there's no caramel required. And it's delicious. I love all the Islay peated whiskies, this one's not actively peated at all - around 3 pppm compared to 30 to 50 pppm for the Islay peat bombs. I've moved on from Laphroaig through Ardbeg and Caol Ila to this Bunny 12 being my default whisky of choice. And it's cheaper than most too. When you see it on offer, buy buy buy!
I purchased this scotch because a its reviews. I am not a fan of strongly peated or heavily smoked scotch and reviews said it has a sublet hints of peat and delicate smoke. They did not lie. The fruity flavors and sweetness come across nicely. This is one of my favorites.
This single malt is incredibly smooth with just enough of the peat Islay single malts are known. The Trump tariffs make this Scotch hard for me to find. Thanks Caskers for making my liquor cabinet whole again. I love this Scotch.
For those who've avoided all Islay malts because of the strong 'iodine' content of the ones from the south of the island, this will surprise you. It has a touch of it, but I'm not keen on iodine in my mouth, so I find this absolutely GORGEOUS. I think it's my all-time favourite malt (along with Highland Park a close second!). I had to tick 'No' for regularly buying this product, because we can no longer afford it, sadly.
Surprisingly this Isley whisky is not like most of the Isley whisky that having strong smoky note.Having a balance between sweetness and texture. Not too spicy but long lasting flavor.
Quite simply my favourite commercially available whisky. A lovely complex character with sherry notes throughout the palate. Smooth with a warm edge. My "go-to" whisky.
its a strong and lovely drink, I shared the bottle with my buddy after whole days work when we watched the movie. It gets a bit heavier to drink as you drink more and more, but I like that, I like when alcohol is that honest with you. Smell what nutty as the package implied that the drink had nuts and aftertaste was like a smooth sailing into the sunset of some movie... smooth sailing into the state of not being sober. For me its a good drink and I will order it more in the future if I can.
Finally decided to try this yesterday and bought a bottle at my local Waitrose despite the polarised reviews and so glad I did, it’s (to me) simply fantastic. A superb balance of light smoke, vanilla, sherry and butterscotch notes on the nose and palate. For just over £30, it’s non-chill filtered and non-coloured and at least 12 years old - wow. I count Benromach, Redbreast, Wolfburn, Old Pulteney and Bruichladdich amongst my favourites and this is right up there with them. Will definitely be buying it again.
Being a more restrained and virtually unpeated version of an Islay whisky, Bunnahabhain 12 tends to be overlooked - which is a pity! The superb quality (46.3% ABV, non-chill filtered and natural color) brings out the maritime character of this Single Malt. Very engaging, intense and robust on the nose, you get seaweed, iodine, dark fruits and a complex, nutty creaminess. Tastewise, delicate sherry notes and rich toffee harmonize with dark chocolate, walnuts and hints of oak. With a long, sweet and spicy finish, this malt underscores its outstanding quality.
| The United Kingdom | 25 GBP |
| Australia | Calculated at the checkout |
| Austria | 10 GBP |
| Belgium | 10 GBP |
| Germany | 10 GBP |
