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Bunnahabhain Rubha A'Mhail Feis Ile 2015 11 Year Old, Manzanilla Sherry Cask, Cask #550 & #554, 2015, 57.4%
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Bunnahabhain Rubha A'Mhail Feis Ile 2015 11 Year Old, Manzanilla Sherry Cask, Cask #550 & #554, 2015, 57.4%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 18
Average Score
Avg 85
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Description

This Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old Rubha A'Mhail was released as a special limited edition for Feis Ile 2015, the Islay festival. Distilled in 2004, it matured for 11 years in a pair of Spanish Manzanilla sherry butts (casks #550 & #554), yielding a total of 1,200 bottles. It was bottled at 57.4% ABV, is non-chill filtered, and features natural color. The name 'Rubha a'Mhail' is taken from a local Islay tale. This particular release was also designated as an 'Australia Limited Edition'.

Overall Rating
82/100
Great82 / 100

Based on 1 published Maltiply review.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
Sweet sherry notes with plums, raisins, and stone fruits. Hints of burnt caramel, toasted banana bread, and nutty undertones, alongside earthy, mineral, and citrus notes. Some reviewers also detect yeasty, salted peanut, or even 'baby breath' and 'rotting grapes' nuances. [3, 7, 10, 12]
Palate
Creamy and rich, with sweet and maritime notes, including rich caramel and brine (salted caramel). Followed by cinnamon spice and stone fruits. Some detect an oily texture, with notes of diesel, orange peels, and an earthy presence. Sulphury notes, extinguished matchheads, raisins, pepper, and 'new plastic' have also been noted. [3, 7, 8, 10, 12]
Finish
Long, woody, and creamy. Lingering notes of diesel, earth, and lemon. It can dry out with burnt rubber and sulphury sherry, with vegetal notes fading. Oak and tannic notes are present, sometimes with sherry separation and saltiness. [3, 7, 8, 10]

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Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 27, 2026SGD 413.01
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 7, 2026SGD 157.62
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2026SGD 258.32
Region
Islay
Age
11 Years
Vintage
2004
Bottled
2015
ABV
57.4%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Bunnahabhain
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Manzanilla Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
550 & 554
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Ian MacMillan
Master distiller (distillation)
Ian MacMillan
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
1200
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Tube
Series highlights
Feis Ile 2015
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Feis Ile 2015, Australia Limited Edition
Allocation
Australia
Nose
Sweet sherry notes with plums, raisins, and stone fruits. Hints of burnt caramel, toasted banana bread, and nutty undertones, alongside earthy, mineral, and citrus notes. Some reviewers also detect yeasty, salted peanut, or even 'baby breath' and 'rotting grapes' nuances. [3, 7, 10, 12]
Palate
Creamy and rich, with sweet and maritime notes, including rich caramel and brine (salted caramel). Followed by cinnamon spice and stone fruits. Some detect an oily texture, with notes of diesel, orange peels, and an earthy presence. Sulphury notes, extinguished matchheads, raisins, pepper, and 'new plastic' have also been noted. [3, 7, 8, 10, 12]
Finish
Long, woody, and creamy. Lingering notes of diesel, earth, and lemon. It can dry out with burnt rubber and sulphury sherry, with vegetal notes fading. Oak and tannic notes are present, sometimes with sherry separation and saltiness. [3, 7, 8, 10]
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