Bunnahabhain Moine 2007/2026 - 18 Year Old - Amontillado Sherry Octave Cask Finish #2510049 - Murray McDavid
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Profile: Bunnahabhain Moine 2007/2026 - 18 years - Amontillado Sherry Octave Cask Finish #2510049 - Murray McDavid at a glance
- Classic Islay character: This single malt comes from Bunnahabhain and, in its peated Moine style, shows a distinctly maritime side of the island.
- Careful cask finishing: After long maturation, the whisky was finished in an Amontillado Sherry Octave Cask, adding extra depth and a dry, spicy edge.
- Well-aged balance: Eighteen years in oak provide structure, harmony and a developed aromatic profile in the glass.
- Natural presentation: Bottled without added colouring, it keeps its authentic appearance and underlines its honest style.
- Murray McDavid signature: The independent bottler is known for carefully selected casks and characterful single-cask and finish-driven releases.
Portrait: What defines Bunnahabhain Moine 2007/2026 - 18 years - Amontillado Sherry Octave Cask Finish #2510049 - Murray McDavid
With the Bunnahabhain Moine, you encounter a peat-forward interpretation of a distillery often appreciated for its balanced and approachable style. Here, the smoky side takes the lead, framed by the cool, saline imprint of Islay’s coastline. Distilled in 2007 and bottled in 2026, this whisky had many years to build a steady core before the finish in a small Amontillado Sherry Octave added the final layer of character.
The cask format plays a decisive role here: because an octave is so compact, the whisky comes into especially intense contact with the wood. That brings in additional nuances of dried fruit, nuttiness and spicy depth without masking the island’s peated identity. Murray McDavid combines thoughtful cask selection with a clear sense of balance and individuality.
The result is a single malt that neither shouts nor feels generic. Instead, it presents smoke, sherry influence and maturity in a measured yet engaging way. For whisky drinkers who appreciate Islay malts with refined cask influence, this bottling is a compelling example of modern, craft-focused maturation.
Tasting Notes: How Bunnahabhain Moine 2007/2026 - 18 years - Amontillado Sherry Octave Cask Finish #2510049 - Murray McDavid tastes
- Nose: Smoky coastal air meets dried fruit, a little toffee and a dry, nutty undertone.
- Palate: On the palate, peat smoke, sultanas and gentle spice combine with a touch of dark malt sweetness.
- Finish: The finish is lasting, slightly dry and carried by smoke, oak and a subtle sherry warmth.
| Bottler: | Murray McDavid |
|---|---|
| Bottling Date: | 2026 |
| Alcohol: | 45,60%vol. |
| Age: | 18 year old |
| Distillery: | Bunnahabhain |
| Destillation Date: | 2007 |
| Coloured: | Natural Colour |
| Volume: | 0,7l |
| Country: | Scotland |
| Product Type: | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Product Category: | Whisky |
| Product brand: | Murray McDavid |
| Region: | Islay |
| Responsible food business operator: | Aceo Europe France SAS, R. Jeanne d'Arc, 87290 Chateauponsac, France |
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