Scotch Whisky Casks, Staoisha Bunnahabhain, 2023
Main reasons to invest
Return Potential📈: An investment of 500 EUR is projected to be worth approximately 1,235 EUR in 9 years.
Cost-to-Return Ratio⚖️: With just 1.9% annual total costs (including exit fees), your net profit could be an impressive 10.6% per year.
Highest Quality 🥃: The brand achieved double gold in 2019 for two consecutive years at the prestigious San Francisco Awards and won gold for its 18 and 25-year-old whiskies at the same event in 2019. In 2021, their 25-year-old whisky earned the coveted title of Scotch Whisky Taste Master, and their 12 years and under category also secured gold. These accolades underscore the exceptional quality and market recognition of Bunnahabhain's Staoisha whisky, enhancing its investment potential.
Description
Why Bunnahabhain?
Founded in 1881, Bunnahabhain relied on maritime trade. With a small village, a pier, and extensive knowledge in whisky making, Bunnahabhain’s ancestors received supplies by ship and sent adventurous sailors back to the mainland with barrels full of whisky. In the 1930s, the distillery temporarily closed.
Historical Change
In 1960, Bunnahabhain experienced one of the most significant changes in its history: a new road to the distillery was built. This facilitated the overland transport of supplies, although the route was steep and challenging. In 1993, the last ship docked at Bunnahabhain, marking the end of dependence on maritime trade. The road was considered the most suitable route for receiving the steadily increasing ingredients and supplies.
Expansion and Recognition
In 1979, Bunnahabhain launched its classic 12-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, which received worldwide acclaim.
In 2006, after being acquired by Burn Stewart Distillers, a major rebranding took place, including the redesign of the 12-year-old packaging and the launch of 18- and 25-year-old variants.
In 2010, Bunnahabhain whiskies began to be produced without chill filtration and with natural color at 46.3% alcohol.
In 2014, Burn Stewart merged with Distell, resulting in further investment in the brand and the distillery.
In 2017, the packaging was further modernized, and the product range expanded. Additionally, in 2021, the new Visitor Center was inaugurated.
Bunnahabhain Whisky
The Islay 12-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is part of Bunnahabhain's core range. It is non-chill filtered and naturally colored. Its balanced flavor combines sweet fruits, nuts, vanilla, and delicate coastal influences.
Bunnahabhain is the only distillery on the island that uses pure spring water. Drawn from the Margadale River through pipes leading directly to the distillery, the water is unaffected by the abundance of peat found throughout the island’s landscape. This pure, unadulterated water contributes to Bunnahabhain's light and distinctive character.Bunnahahbhain is considered one of the best Scotch Islay whiskies, the distillery has a cult following and the whisky is in high demand.
The cask is stored at the Islay distillery, adding to its provenance. When a cask has matured at the distillery, especially on Islay where it takes on the salty saline influences, it is desirable to a greater audience, especially Bunnahabhain / Islay collectors.
Staoshia is their peated expression, Bunnahabhian is famous for producing non-peated whisky which is unusual for Islay, so the Staoshia expression is a favourite with collectors and independent bottlers. Peated whisky production is in decline and is becoming more expensive to produce due to its high Carbon footprint, this gives this cask an added element of growth potential in my opinion.
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