Staoisha (Bunnahabhain) Pedro Ximénez finish
Islay Single Malt Scotch WhiskyAge: 7 Years
Cask Filled: 22/09/2020
Matured in firt-fill ex-Garrison Brothers Texan bourbon cask and then in First Fill Pedro Ximénez octave and an additional 6 months.
Single Cask, one of just 60 bottles
ABV: 55.7%
Non-chill filtered
No added colour
Staoisha (Bunnahabhain) Pedro Ximénez finish
Nose: Gentle wood smoke with sweet and rich dried fruits and sultanas
Palate: Vanilla, pepper, a touch of spice and salty coastal notes, rich dried fruits and Christmas cake
Finish: A complex finish beginning with a sharp sweetness with a fiery hint, giving way to a more nutty profile.
When Integrity Malts launched our first Staiosha expression we really didn't expect it to sell out quite as quickly as it did. We knew this Islay whisky produced by Bunnahabhain and aged in a first fill ex-Texas; Garrison Brothers 100-liter cask would be very popular. But still we thought bottles would be available for a few more months at least.
With this in mind we've thought long and hard about releasing something with similar appeal. And so, this time we've chosen to bottle another 100-liter sister cask. But this time some of the spirit it will be finished for 12 months in a Pedro Ximénez octave.
We really like Bunnahbhains 'Staiosha' whisky and we believe it is a perfect expression to pair with the PX wood. We'd also love to give those of you who have ordered the original bourbon bottle the chance to compare the two.
Due to finishing in a small octave cask, we'll only be releasing 60 bottles on the Still in Cask website this time, so please be quick if you would like one.