Bunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh No.1: White Port Cask Finish 15 Year 700mL
Bunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh No.1: White Port Cask Finish 15 Year 700mL
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 15 Years Old | 51.6% ABV | 103.2 Proof | 700mL | White Port Cask Finish | Fèis Ìle 2026 Release
Process & Profile
Bunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh No.1: White Port Cask Finish 15 Year 700mL is a limited Islay single malt Scotch whisky released for Fèis Ìle 2026 as part of Bunnahabhain’s Westering Home Collection. “An Cuan Garbh” translates to “The Rough Sea,” a tribute to the rugged journey home to Islay and the maritime character that defines Bunnahabhain’s coastal style.
This 15-year-old single malt is finished in White Port casks from Portugal’s Douro Valley, adding bright fruit, honeyed sweetness, floral lift, and toasted nut complexity to Bunnahabhain’s naturally rich and coastal house profile. Bottled at 51.6% ABV, this release offers a layered balance of orchard fruit, peach, apricot, candied citrus, honeyed almonds, toasted malt, ginger spice, and gentle coastal depth.
Bunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh No.1 is a standout bottle for collectors, Islay whisky fans, Bunnahabhain enthusiasts, and drinkers who enjoy unpeated single malt Scotch with wine cask influence, fruit brightness, and elegant maritime character.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Honeysuckle, elderflower, orchard fruit, candied citrus, honey, peach, apricot, and soft coastal notes
- Palate: Peach, apricot, candied lemon zest, honeyed almonds, toasted malt, ginger spice, and gentle oak
- Finish: Long and warming with lingering nutty sweetness, candied fruit, citrus, toasted malt, and coastal freshness
What Makes It Special
- Limited Fèis Ìle 2026 release from Bunnahabhain
- Part of the Westering Home Collection
- “An Cuan Garbh” means “The Rough Sea”
- 15-year-old Islay single malt Scotch whisky
- Finished in White Port casks from Portugal’s Douro Valley
- Bottled at 51.6% ABV, or 103.2 proof
- 700mL bottle format
- Bright profile with orchard fruit, peach, apricot, candied citrus, honeyed almonds, toasted malt, and ginger spice
- Excellent collector bottle for Bunnahabhain and Islay whisky fans
How to Enjoy
Bunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh No.1: White Port Cask Finish 15 Year 700mL is best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn or Scotch tasting glass. Let it rest for several minutes before sipping to allow the floral notes, orchard fruit, citrus, honey, and toasted malt to open. A few drops of water can help soften the 51.6% ABV and reveal more peach, apricot, honeyed almond, and White Port cask sweetness.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Bunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh No.1: White Port Cask Finish 15 Year 700mL?
Bunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh No.1 is a 15-year-old Islay single malt Scotch whisky finished in White Port casks and released for Fèis Ìle 2026. -
What proof is Bunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh No.1?
Bunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh No.1 is bottled at 103.2 proof, or 51.6% ABV. -
What casks were used for Bunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh No.1?
Bunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh No.1 was finished in White Port casks from Portugal’s Douro Valley. -
What does Bunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh No.1 taste like?
Bunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh No.1 offers notes of honeysuckle, elderflower, orchard fruit, peach, apricot, candied citrus, honeyed almonds, toasted malt, ginger spice, and gentle oak. -
Where can I buy Bunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh No.1: White Port Cask Finish 15 Year 700mL?
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