Bunnahabhain has brought An Cuan Garbh No.1 to the United States, a limited-edition 15-year-old single malt Scotch whisky finished in White Port casks. The release marks the second chapter in the Islay distillery’s three-part Westering Home Collection and is available this month at select US retailers.
An Cuan Garbh No.1, which translates as “The Rough Sea,” follows Turas Math No.1, the collection’s debut expression.
The series is designed as a three-year progression exploring different stages of the journey around Islay. Where the first release focused on movement and anticipation, this chapter shifts attention to the sea crossing itself.
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READ THE STORYThe whisky matured for 15 years in traditional oak before a finishing period in White Port casks from Portugal’s Douro Valley.
According to the official notes from the brand, the White Port influence adds ripe orchard fruit, peach and apricot to the distillery’s coastal character. It is balanced by candied citrus, honeyed almonds, toasted malt and gentle spice.
Bottled at 51.6% ABV, the expression carries an MSRP of $204.99 for a 700ml bottle.
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Master Blender Julieann Fernandez oversees the Westering Home Collection, guiding each annual release across the three-year arc.
“Each release in the Westering Home Collection captures a different stage of the journey across and around Islay,” said Fernandez.
“With An Cuan Garbh No.1, we focused on contrast and movement, the unpredictability of the sea against the steady evolution of maturation,” she added. “The White Port casks add fruit and softness, while the whisky remains grounded in Bunnahabhain’s coastal style.”
The distillery said the whisky was shaped by sea air and slow maturation in warehouses overlooking Bunnahabhain Bay, lending it subtle maritime salinity. Bunnahabhain sits on the northeast coast of Islay and is known for its predominantly unpeated style, setting it apart from many of the island’s other producers. The distillery is owned by Distell, part of Heineken.
According to the official notes from the brand, the whisky presents a golden amber color, a nose of honeysuckle, elderflower and orchard fruit, and a long, warming finish with fruit sweetness and maritime salinity.
A limited number of bottles will be available in the US this month.
