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Bunnahabhain 31 years The Kinship - Edition No. 3

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Bunnahabhain 31 years The Kinship - Edition No. 3

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bottler Hunter Laing

Distillery / brand Bunnahabhain

Range The Kinship

Country Scotland

Region Islay

Content Size 0.7 liter

Alc/vol 46.9%

Age 31 years

Bottled 2021

Number of bottles 253

Flavour Profiles Mature and complex

EAN 5060354276167

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€ 799,95

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Bunnahabhain 31 Years – The Kinship Edition No. 3 – Hunter Laing

This Bunnahabhain 31 Years from Hunter Laing’s prestigious The Kinship series (Edition No. 3) showcases the gentler side of Islay in all its refined glory. Drawn from a carefully selected cask and bottled at 46.9%, only 253 bottles of this stunning single malt were released. After more than three decades of maturation, it delivers a rare level of depth and elegance. No peat blast here – just a layered symphony of fruit, nuts, spice and coastal finesse, bringing both calm and richness to the glass.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried apricot, walnut, honey and beeswax, with a touch of salinity and gentle spice. Followed by notes of orange peel, old books and warm oak.

Palate

Full, silky and complex with flavours of toffee, raisins, roasted nuts and a hint of clove. Maritime notes linger softly, alongside dried fruits and a touch of tobacco.

Finish

Long and refined with warm spice, sea salt, soft oak and a creamy sweetness fading into an elegantly dry conclusion.

Bunnahabhain Distillery

Bunnahabhain Distillery is located on the remote north coast of the island of Islay, at the mouth of the river Margadale. Founded in 1881 by the Islay Distillery Company, Bunnahabhain stands out for its unique approach to whisky production on this island known for its peat-smoked whiskies.

A specific feature of Bunnahabhain is that it produces mainly unpeated whiskies, unlike most other Islay distilleries. This results in a smooth, complex whisky with subtle maritime influences. Bunnahabhain whiskies are known for their elegant flavour profile, with notes of fruit, nuts and a slight saltiness.

The peated Bunnahabhain single malts are marketed under names such as Toiteach A Dhà, Staoisha, Moine and are also very well received among aficionados.

The distillery uses water from the Margadale Spring and matures its whiskies in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, creating rich and versatile aromas. Bunnahabhain whiskies are often described as smooth and approachable, with a distinctive refinement.

With a strong emphasis on traditional production methods and a commitment to quality, Bunnahabhain remains a respected name in the world of Scotch single malt whisky.

Hunter Laing

Hunter Laing & Co. Ltd. is an independent bottler that has established itself as a major player in the whisky world. With a strong focus on quality, craftsmanship and traditional values, Hunter Laing offers a wide range of whiskies loved by collectors and enthusiasts alike. Whether rare, aged whiskies in the Old & Rare series or expressive single cask releases in The First Editions, Hunter Laing delivers a whisky experience that respects and celebrates the rich tradition of Scotch whisky.

History

Hunter Laing & Co. Ltd. was founded in 2013 by Stewart Laing, following the split from the family business Douglas Laing & Co. Stewart, who had accumulated decades of experience in the whisky industry, brought his sons, Andrew and Scott, into the new company, keeping Hunter Laing a true family business.

Bunnahabhain Distillery stands in a remote position on Islay’s north-eastern coast, overlooking the Sound of Islay towards the Isle of Jura. The distillery was established in 1881 by blender William Robertson and the brothers William and James Greenlees. A small village was built alongside it, providing homes and essential facilities for the workers and their families. Production officially began in 1883. Because of its isolated location, Bunnahabhain could only be reached by boat for many years; a road to the distillery was not completed until 1960.

Bunnahabhain is distinctly different from many other Islay distilleries. Its house style is predominantly unpeated, built around a robust and oily spirit with fruit, nuts, spice and a subtle maritime character. The water comes from the Margadale spring north of the distillery. Tall, pear-shaped stills with long swan necks help create a relatively light and refined spirit that works particularly well with maturation in sherry casks. Bunnahabhain also produces peated whisky, but is best known for rich, sherry-led Islay single malt without dominant smoke.

Hunter Laing is an independent, family-owned Scotch whisky company founded in 2013 by Stewart Laing and his sons Andrew and Scott. The family’s whisky heritage reaches back to the 1940s, while Stewart himself built more than sixty years of experience in the industry. Edition Spirits and the Premier Bonding bottling operation were incorporated into the new company at its formation.

Hunter Laing selects and bottles both single malt and single grain Scotch whisky. The focus is on characterful casks, often released as single casks or in small batches. Well-known ranges include Old Malt Cask, Old & Rare, The First Editions, Hepburn’s Choice and The Sovereign. Peated Islay whisky also appears under the Scarabus name, while rum is bottled within the Kill Devil range.

In 2016, the family acquired a site beside Loch Ardnahoe on Islay to build its own distillery. Ardnahoe began production in 2018 and opened to visitors in 2019. Hunter Laing thus developed from a blender and independent bottler into a distillery owner, while careful cask selection and a strong family identity remained at the heart of the business.