Bunnahabhain – 37 Year Old 1980 North Star Spirits

This is a 37 year old Islay single malt from Bunnahabhain, bottled by the independent bottler North Star Spirits. It was distilled in 1980 and bottled in February 2018, with 140 bottles filled. The whisky matured in refill hogsheads, which kept the oak influence in check and let the distillery's lightly coastal character come through. Tasting notes mention tropical fruit, honeyed malt, maritime salinity and polished oak.