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Cadenhead Bunnahabhain 1989 27 Years Old bottled for Whiskyfair Takao 2017 42,2%

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Reviewed 29 June 2026 ·View daily archive

Whisky facts

Region
Islay
Independent Bottler
Cadenhead
Age
27 years
ABV
42.2%

The palate is a bit thin as expected from a 42,2% dram, the bitterness lingers for a bit during the finish

Bottle record

Illustrative image · Illustrative bottle photo: Bunnahabhain single cask. Representative of the reviewed product line; the exact reviewed release is not confirmed by this image.
Illustrative imagePrimary image · Illustrative bottle photo: Bunnahabhain single cask. Representative of the reviewed product line; the exact reviewed release is not confirmed by this image.

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Tasting Notes

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Amber Room Review

Cadenhead Bunnahabhain 1989 27 Years Old bottled for Whiskyfair Takao 2017 42,2%

29 June 2026
88

The palate is a bit thin as expected from a 42,2% dram, the bitterness lingers for a bit during the finish

Body

Fresh summer fruits, berries, sweet, grapes, turns into tropical fruits towards the end with a slight bitterness, but still plenty of tropical sweet fruitiness, mangoes

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