From the quiet shores of Islay, Bunnahabhain is known for breaking the mold and Toiteach ("toe check", Gaelic for smoky) is proof. Unlike its classic unpeated core range, Toiteach reintroduces smoke with subtlety, finesse, and maritime character. It’s not a peat bomb. It’s a slow burning, sea laced story in a glass.

Bunnahabhain Toiteach Whisky 70cl
Brand: Bunnahabhain | Category: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 46% | Origin: Islay, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Gentle smoke laced with salty sea air, black pepper, and toasted malt. Hints of lemon oil, old leather, and dried apricots emerge.
Palate: Medium-bodied with soft peat, warming spice, and a core of stewed fruits and honey. The smoke adds structure, not dominance.
Finish: Long, coastal, and smoky. Lingering oak, soft brine, and a whisper of ash round out the dram beautifully.

Production Details
Toiteach is crafted using a blend of ex bourbon and sherry casks, with a light touch of peated malt, a nod to Bunnahabhain’s historic style before unpeated whisky became their signature. Non-chill filtered and bottled at 46%, it preserves texture, balance, and nuance.

Perfect For
Those who usually avoid big peat but want to flirt with smoke. Ideal for cooler evenings, slow sipping, or pairing with smoky cured meats or soft cheeses.

Expert Notes
A cult favorite among Islay drinkers who want complexity without intensity. Reviewers call it “elegant peat,” noting its balance between smoke, fruit, and coastal salinity, a rare combination.

Customer Reviews
🗣️ “Subtle smoke, deep flavor, this is the ‘thinking person’s’ Islay.”
🗣️ “If Islay had a middle path between Bowmore and Lagavulin, this is it.”
🗣️ “Peated whisky for people who don’t like peat… until now.”

Interesting Fact
Toiteach is one of the few smoky releases from Bunnahabhain, a distillery known for its unpeated profile, making it a unique gem for collectors and fans of contrast.

Serving Suggestions
Sip neat to explore the interplay of fruit and smoke, or add a splash of water to draw out the sherry sweetness. Excellent with smoked salmon or dark chocolate with sea salt.

Distillery Background
Founded in 1881, Bunnahabhain sits at the mouth of the Sound of Islay, a misty, remote site that shapes its maritime spirit. Known for crafting unusually unpeated Islay malts, the distillery occasionally returns to its peated roots and Toiteach is that return, done with remarkable restraint and skill.