Founded in 1881 by William Robertson and the Greenlees brothers, Bunnahabhain Distillery stands on the north-eastern coast of Islay, overlooking the Sound of Islay. The distillery played a central role in the development of the surrounding settlement, where homes and services were established to support its workforce.
Mineral-rich water from the nearby Margadale Spring is utilised and is a key element in the character of its spirit. Unlike many of its Islay neighbours, Bunnahabhain is renowned for producing mainly unpeated spirit, with a smaller proportion of peated spirit being produced under the Mòine name.
The spirit is rich, characterful and oily, with the resulting whisky combining sweet fruit notes, spice and a delicate coastal influence.Bunnahabhain's versatile spirit character allows it to mature well across a range of cask types. Whether matured in sherry or American oak, the whisky retains its subtle coastal identity. The distillery's production of both peated and unpeated spirit presents opportunities for relatively unique maturation projects, combining elements of two distinct flavour profiles.
