Provenance – Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old (Islay) 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing – Provenance Series | Category: Islay Single Malt Scotch | ABV: 46% | Origin: Islay, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Islay’s Quiet Rebel, Bottled with Clarity

Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old from Douglas Laing’s Provenance series is Islay whisky with a twist, unpeated, coastal, and unmistakably elegant. Drawn from a single refill hogshead and bottled at 46% ABV, this single cask gem reveals the island’s gentler voice: sea-kissed, malt-rich, and beautifully unfiltered.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Salted caramel, barley cream, and baked apple, laced with gentle sea air and warm cereal. Think windswept shoreline at dusk, quiet, layered, and serene.

Palate:
Silky and savory. Vanilla fudge, honeyed oats, roasted nuts, and orchard fruit glide over a soft saline backbone. No smoke, just coastal purity and confident malt structure.

Finish:
Long and gently warming. Hints of almond skin, sea mist, and a whisper of oak spice drift off slowly, leaving a clean, briny trail in their wake.

Production Details

Distilled at Bunnahabhain, Islay’s easternmost distillery, this 10-year-old was aged in a single refill hogshead, and bottled with no chill filtration or coloring under Douglas Laing’s Provenance range, a series devoted to capturing true distillery character in its raw, unembellished form.

Perfect For

Islay drinkers seeking a break from the peat. Lovers of coastal malts who prefer their whisky soft-spoken but deeply expressive. Ideal for side-by-side tastings with its peated siblings or as a reminder that Islay isn’t all smoke and fire.

Expert Notes

Bunnahabhain’s unpeated spirit stands in quiet contrast to Islay’s smoky reputation — and shines when left untouched by aggressive casks. This 10-year-old shows off the distillery’s natural malt richness, with just enough coastal influence to keep it grounded in place.

Customer Reviews

"The kind of Islay dram that feels like a whispered secret." — Tessa, BGC

"Clean, coastal, and just beautifully done. Bunnahabhain at its core." — Miguel, Cebu

"Provenance nailed it. No peat, just sea and soul." — Clarence, QC

Interesting Fact

Bunnahabhain means “mouth of the river” in Gaelic, fitting, as the distillery sits where the Margadale River meets the sea. It’s also one of the few Islay distilleries regularly producing unpeated spirit, setting it apart in both style and substance.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy neat to savor its maritime elegance. A splash of water teases out more fruit and creamy vanilla. Pair with soft cheeses, smoked salmon, or salted almonds for a matching coastal experience.

Distillery Background

Founded in 1881 and nestled into Islay’s northeast coast, Bunnahabhain has long crafted whisky with a softer, saltier touch. Known for eschewing peat in many of its core expressions, it offers a different side of the island, no less Islay, just more introspective. This 10-year-old Provenance bottling is a rare, cask-true look at that signature style in its purest form.