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Bunnahabhain 1975 – 44 Year Old Rare Reserve | Cask Strength Collection | Signatory Vintage

A quietly monumental release from Islay’s northernmost distillery, this Bunnahabhain 1975 Rare Reserve stands as a testament to time, restraint, and long maturation. Distilled on 13 January 1975 and drawn from a single refill hogshead (#459), it rested undisturbed for 44 years before being bottled by Signatory Vintage in April 2019. With just 117 bottles released, this is an exceptionally scarce expression from one of Bunnahabhain’s most revered eras.

Bottled at natural strength (45.5% ABV), this whisky reflects the distillery’s traditional, unpeated style - one shaped more by patience and coastal climate than by smoke. The long ageing in refill wood allowed the spirit to evolve with remarkable composure, preserving its identity while gaining depth and quiet complexity. As part of Signatory Vintage’s Rare Reserve series, this bottling represents a philosophy of minimal intervention and maximum respect for the original distillate.

This 44-year-old Bunnahabhain is not defined by excess, but by balance and maturity - a dignified, contemplative Islay malt that speaks softly yet carries profound weight. It is a release intended for collectors and seasoned enthusiasts who value subtlety, provenance, and the poetry of long maturation.

Specifications

Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Distillery: Bunnahabhain

Bottler: Signatory Vintage

Bottling Series: Rare Reserve (Cask Strength Collection)

Distilled: 13 January 1975

Bottled: 11 April 2019

Age: 44 years

Cask Type: Refill Hogshead

Cask Number: 459

Strength: 45.5% ABV

Number of Bottles: 117

Size: 700 ml

About the Distillery

Established in 1881 on the remote северn coast of Islay, Bunnahabhain has long stood apart from its island peers. Known historically for its unpeated or lightly peated spirit, the distillery draws influence from its maritime setting without leaning heavily on smoke. Instead, Bunnahabhain’s character is defined by elegance, texture, and subtle coastal nuance - qualities that reward extended maturation and shine in long-aged releases such as this exceptional 1975 vintage.