Bunnahabhain Eirigh Na Greine Islay Single Malt [1000ML]

Description

Looking for an Islay single malt that breaks the smoky stereotype while delivering exceptional complexity?

Bunnahabhain Eirigh Na Greine represents a fascinating departure from typical Islay whiskies, showcasing the distillery’s unpeated style enhanced by innovative French ex-red wine cask maturation. This 1000ml expression translates to “Morning Sky” in Gaelic, perfectly capturing the warm amber hues that emerge from its unique aging process. Unlike heavily peated Islay alternatives such as Ardbeg’s intense smokiness or Big Peat’s robust peat influence, this Bunnahabhain offers elegant fruit-forward complexity.

**Technical Specifications:**
• Distillery: Bunnahabhain – established 1883 on Islay’s remote northeast coast
• Region: Islay, Scotland – unpeated style showcasing maritime influence
• ABV: 40% – perfectly balanced for approachable sipping
• Volume: 1000ml
• Maturation: Exclusively French ex-red wine casks, non-chill filtered
• Tasting Notes: Nose reveals red fruits and Merlot wine hints with vanilla oak. Palate delivers creamy tropical fruits, apple, honey, and salted caramel. Finish brings gentle smoke with warming ginger spice
• Best Served: Neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature

Our team at Mr. Chow’s Liquor Store has evaluated countless Islay expressions, and this stands out for its remarkable wine cask influence that transforms traditional maritime character into something uniquely fruit-driven yet complex. The French wine barrel maturation creates layers rarely found in standard bourbon barrel aging.

Ideal for: Whisky collectors seeking unique Islay expressions, wine lovers exploring whisky, sophisticated dinner parties. Pairs with: Rich Malaysian dishes like beef rendang, dark chocolate desserts, aged cheeses. Recommended for: Those who appreciate innovative cask maturation techniques and fruit-forward complexity.