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Bunnahabhain Limited 1963 Edition 40 Year Old, 2003, 42.9%
Bunnahabhain

Bunnahabhain Limited 1963 Edition 40 Year Old, 2003, 42.9%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 47
Average Score
Avg 87
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Description

A whisky distillery on the isle of Islay, notable as one of just two on the island where the preferred production is a non-peated single malt. It has been a part of the Scotch whisky holdings of the South African Distell Group since 2013. A whisky distillery on the isle of Islay, notable as one of just two on the island where the preferred production is a non-peated single malt. It has been a part ...

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jun 14, 2026SGD 2,276.16
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 8, 2026SGD 2,373.77
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Feb 9, 2026SGD 2,290.10
Region
Islay
Age
40 Years
Vintage
1963
Bottled
2003
ABV
42.9%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Bunnahabhain
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Hogshead
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
743
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Cylindrical box
Series highlights
Limited 1963 Edition
Historical context
2003 Feis Ile / Islay Festival release; one of the earliest Bunnahabhain festival bottlings.
Special release
Feis Ile 2003 / Islay Festival exclusive or festival release
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Cooked fruit, perhaps prunes or dates. Slight peat nose later.
Palate
Sweet, fruity, nutty, slightly peaty with a hint of salt. Giving an unexpected fuzz on the taste buds. Definite touch of smoke, a Bunnahabhain from a bygone age. Given the lightness of the colour, this is a surprise.
Finish
Good length with peat as the abiding memory.

87 / 100 · Based on 1 published review.

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