Bunnahabhain – Mòine Fèis Ìle 2009 Limited Edition (58.4%)

This is a peated Bunnahabhain, bottled for the 2009 Fèis Ìle, the Islay festival. Mòine is Gaelic for peat, and the distillery is better known for an unpeated style. The whisky was distilled in 2003 and bottled on 29 April 2009 at around six years old, after three months finishing in Oloroso sherry butts at Warehouse 7. It was bottled at a natural cask strength of 58.4% ABV, limited to 642 numbered bottles signed by the Distillery Manager. The nose is fresh, with summer grass, drifting smoke, light perfume and dried herbs. The palate is sweet and malty, then white pepper, marine smoke and a hint of citrus. The finish is dry, spicy and lightly smoky.