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Bunnahabhain Turas Math No. 1 Review

Bunnahabhain's new Turas Math No.1 delivers a masterful blend of Manzanilla and Amarone cask influences in a high-proof expression that showcases the distillery's unpeated Islay character. This limited-edition release marks an impressive start to the Westering Home Collection.

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$195
  • Charles Steele is an attorney and whiskey enthusiast with a penchant for the peculiar.
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Bunnahabhain has released its first expression in the new Westering Home Collection to American whisky enthusiasts. The limited-edition Bunnahabhain Turas Math No.1 combines 15-year-old Manzanilla-matured whisky with Amarone-finished spirit in a coastal single malt priced at $192.99 MSRP (£149).

The Islay distillery unveiled the 55.9% ABV expression on August 28, marking the start of a three-part annual series. Master Blender Julieann Fernandez created the non-chill-filtered whisky to celebrate the distillery’s maritime heritage. The new release showcases two distinct maturation journeys. One portion aged for 15 years in Manzanilla sherry casks from Jerez, Spain. The second component spent 10 years in refill oak before a five-year finish in Amarone wine casks from Veneto, Italy.

“With Turas Math No.1, I wanted to capture the feeling of setting out on a journey — full of anticipation, contrast, and discovery,” says Fernandez. “The Manzanilla casks bring that crisp, structured start, while the Amarone finish offers a lush, rewarding depth. Bringing them together at Bunnahabhain Bay, where both spirits have matured by the sea, creates a single malt that’s layered, harmonious, and deeply rooted in our sense of place.”

Both spirits matured at Bunnahabhain Bay on Islay’s northeast coast. The distillery is known for producing unpeated whisky despite its island location.
Appearance:
Dark honey
Nose:
Dark fruits, plums, blackberries, honey, roasted almonds, sea foam, honey, and soft oak.
Palate:
Baked bread, softest hint of pipe smoke, toffee, dried figs, savory jams, malted grain.
Finish:
Warm and oily mouthfeel. Medium length finish. Warmth and malt to carry through with soft herbs and hint of sea salt.
Comments:
Matly, smooth, just deliciousness. An instant classic and a lovely expression, something you might forget you have in your collection but are never disappointed when you get a glass. The profile is helped by the high proof which isn’t overly common in Scotch, but is growing in popularity. I find the abv helped this profile really stretch its legs. As an non-peated Islay Scotch it is interesting the see the deeper notes of the profile when you’re not competing with the smoke.

Overall a great glass and one for fans of Scotch, worth finding a special occasion to drink.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Charles Steele

Charles Steele, a Portland-based attorney, is a native of the Pacific Northwest. His legal background provides him with an analytical approach to understanding whiskey and other aged spirits. Primarily a legal writer, freelancing for The Whiskey Wash offers Charles a unique opportunity to showcase his versatility as a writer. Although his preference lies with whiskey and whiskey-based cocktails, he has a profound appreciation for all unique and unconventional liquors, from Malört to Ojen - if it's peculiar, he's intrigued.

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