The Bunnahabhain Distillery on the Scottish Isle of Islay has been producing whisky since 1881 - this is evidenced by two well-preserved letters from that time. Unlike many other whiskies and fruit brandies, the new version of Bunnahabhain 12 Years has not been cold-filtered after cask maturation. Cold filtration removes turbidity, but also significant flavour carriers such as esters, proteins and fatty acids, so that the finished product does not colour when it comes into contact with water. The Bunnahabhain Distillery has recently dispensed with this step in order to preserve the true flavour aroma of the whisky in an unadulterated manner. On this occasion, the devoted team of four also changed the bottle design and the packaging. Three labels now adorn the 70cl bottle, giving clues to the spirit's flavour. The sailor's image alludes to the distillery's special location on 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. It is located on the north-east coast of the island of Islay, whose soil consists almost entirely of peat, which is used in drying the malt and gives a distinctive taste of smoke and seaweed. The distillery is the only one on the island to use pure spring water from the Margadale River. This pure water contributes to Bunnahabhain's light, distinctive flavour profile.