{"title":"Islay Whisky","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIslay Whisky\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIslay whisky has a reputation and it earns it: think smoke and peat, with a salty, coastal edge running through it. It's not a style for everyone, but if you like it, you tend to like it a lot. We've currently got two Bunnahabhain expressions in stock. Bunnahabhain sits on the gentler end of Islay's peat scale, so it's a fair starting point if you're new to the region rather than already committed to it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bunnahabhaintoiteachadha","title":"Bunnahabhain \"Toiteach a Dha\" (70cl, 46.3%)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe second edition of Bunnahabhain's Toiteach. Slightly lower on the peat allowing some softer flavours to come through. Roasted peanuts, dark chocolate and blackcurrant all feature alongside sea salt and dry peppery smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bunnahabhain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32134633390193,"sku":"965_S","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5962\/products\/Bunnahabaintoiteach.jpg?v=1747930796"},{"product_id":"bunnahabhain-12-year-old-70cl-46-3","title":"Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old (70cl, 46.3%)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully balanced \u003cstrong\u003eIslay single malt whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e from the rugged northern shores of Islay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBunnahabhain 12 Year Old is an unpeated, sherried style that combines richness, sweetness and a gentle coastal edge. Amber-gold in colour, it opens with aromas of blackcurrant jam, vanilla, cloves and a subtle hint of seaweed. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and silky, with layers of rich sherry, roasted nuts, sweet malt and sultanas. Warm spice melts into velvety caramel, all lifted by a faint maritime breeze. The whisky finishes long and lingering, with waves of sea salt and deeper notes of dried fruit. A superb example of traditional \u003cstrong\u003eIslay whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e made with finesse and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoked almonds or mixed roasted nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark chocolate with sea salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard cheeses such as aged gouda or Comté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is the sort of whisky I reach for on a cold evening - warming, rich and packed with character, but still beautifully smooth. A proper fireside dram.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBunnahabhain Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most historic whisky producers on Islay, established in 1881 on the island’s remote north-eastern coast. Known for crafting some of the region’s only unpeated expressions, they specialise in single malt whiskies that harmonise sweet fruit, gentle spice and a coastal influence. Their dedication to craftsmanship - from long fermentation to traditional maturation in both bourbon and sherry casks - gives their drams a purity and depth that stands apart in the world of \u003cstrong\u003eScotch whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it’s made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarieties: 100% malted barley (single malt whisky)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawn from mineral-rich spring water sourced from the Margadale spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong fermentation and slow distillation in the tallest stills on Islay for delicacy and purity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-chill filtered and bottled at natural colour for full flavour and texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpeated single malt whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46.3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e NV (12-year age statement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eIslay single malt whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the perfect mix of sherried richness, sweet fruit and subtle coastal character. It’s generous, complex and endlessly comforting - a dram that appeals to both seasoned whisky fans and newcomers looking for an accessible expression of Islay craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bunnahabhain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56194343633278,"sku":"8755_E1","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5962\/files\/Bunnahabhain12yowithtube.jpg?v=1763555348"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.reservewines.co.uk\/collections\/islay-whisky.oembed","provider":"Reserve Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}