{"product_id":"scotch-drinkers-only-7-yo-staoisha-single-malt-scotch-whisky-54-5-alc-vol-700-ml","title":"Scotch Drinkers Only - 7 yo Staoisha, Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 54.5% Alc\/Vol, 700 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-ORDER — SHIPPING MID-SEPTEMBER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bottles have arrived in the U.S. and are making their way to our retail partner. Pre-order now to reserve your bottle. Orders are expected to ship in mid-September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScotch Drinkers Only – Staoisha (Peated Bunnahabhain) 7 Year Old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Cask | Hogshead | Cask Strength | Heavily Peated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bold and unapologetically smoky single cask Staoisha selected and bottled exclusively for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScotch Drinkers Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e range. Distilled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBunnahabhain Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Staoisha is the name given to the distillery's heavily peated spirit, a style produced only in limited quantities each year. Matured for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHogshead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and bottled at its natural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecask strength of 54.5% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this release delivers powerful Islay peat balanced by surprising sweetness, coastal character, and remarkable complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhisky Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBunnahabhain (Staoisha)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIslay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScotch Drinkers Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 Years Old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHogshead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#360081\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e54.5% (Cask Strength)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutturn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 Bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillowing campfire smoke, charred driftwood, smoked bacon, lemon zest, sea spray, vanilla, and sweet malt combine with hints of toasted oak and cracked black pepper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, oily, and mouth-filling with flavors of barbecue smoke, salted caramel, vanilla cream, grilled citrus, cracked pepper, maritime minerality, and malty sweetness. The peat is bold yet beautifully integrated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong and lingering with waves of coastal smoke, smoldering embers, sea salt, vanilla, warming spice, and a touch of citrus zest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Natural Color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Single Cask Bottling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Bottled at Natural Cask Strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Bottled It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis cask is a perfect example of why great whisky sometimes rewards a little patience.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoward sourced this Staoisha several years ago and, after the first sample, was convinced it was ready to bottle. Melissa wasn't so sure. Her instinct was simple: \u003cstrong\u003e\"Give it a little more time. It'll get even better.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo we waited.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOver the next three years, we continued to sample the cask as it slowly evolved. The powerful peat began to integrate with the sweetness of the malt, the maritime notes became more expressive, and the whisky gained an extra layer of balance and complexity without losing the bold, youthful character that made us fall in love with it in the first place.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe both love heavily peated whisky, and there's something magical about a young Islay malt bottled at natural cask strength. The vibrant smoke, bright citrus, coastal salinity, and intense flavors are qualities that simply soften with age or disappear when a whisky is reduced to a lower bottling strength. It's a style we rarely see available in the U.S. and one we believe deserves far more attention.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo here it is, exactly as we wanted it: a young, unapologetically peated Staoisha bottled at natural cask strength, with nothing taken away and nothing added. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnjoy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Bunnahabhain Distillery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBunnahabhain - Coastal Complexity from Islay’s North Shore\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFounded in 1881 on the remote northeastern coast of Islay, Bunnahabhain Distillery has always marched to the beat of its own drum. While Islay is famous for heavily peated, smoky whiskies, Bunnahabhain built its reputation on a softer, more coastal style showcasing fruit, nuts, malt sweetness, sea spray and gentle sherry influence rather than overwhelming peat smoke. Pronounced “Bunna-havn,” the name comes from the Gaelic for “mouth of the river,” a nod to the Margadale spring water that feeds the distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday the distillery is owned by CVH Spirits (Distell Group), the same ownership group behind fellow Scottish distilleries Deanston Distillery and Tobermory Distillery. While each distillery has its own distinct character, all three have earned reputations for traditional production methods, strong cask programs and distinctive house styles that appeal to whisky enthusiasts and independent bottlers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUnlike many of its Islay neighbors, Bunnahabhain’s core spirit is largely unpeated, allowing the character of the malt and cask to shine through. That signature profile often leans into notes of salted caramel, roasted nuts, dried fruit, honey, brine and rich sherry influence, balanced by an unmistakable maritime character from years of maturation beside the Sound of Islay. When peat is used, it tends to be more earthy and restrained than the medicinal punch found elsewhere on the island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe distillery itself remains one of Islay’s most picturesque and isolated sites, accessible by a winding coastal road that feels like stepping back in time. Traditional production methods remain central to Bunnahabhain’s identity, including unusually tall stills that help create a lighter, more elegant spirit. Much of the whisky is matured in sherry casks, which pair beautifully with the distillate’s naturally rich and oily texture. The distillery is also home to the famous Warehouse 9 Experience, widely regarded as one of the best warehouse tastings on Islay, where visitors sample whisky drawn directly from casks in a traditional seaside maturation warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhile Bunnahabhain is best known for its unpeated style, the distillery also produces a heavily peated spirit known as Staoisha (pronounced “Staoy-sha”). Originally created primarily for blending, Staoisha has developed a cult following among independent bottlers and peat lovers for its combination of bold campfire smoke, coastal brine, citrus, ash and underlying Bunnahabhain richness. These peated releases offer a completely different side of the distillery and are some of the most exciting Islay casks we’ve had the opportunity to import.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday, Bunnahabhain has become a favorite among whisky drinkers looking for a different side of Islay, one that delivers depth, complexity and coastal character without relying solely on heavy smoke. It’s a distillery that rewards patience and exploration, equally capable of producing approachable everyday drams and deeply layered, contemplative old whiskies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scotch Drinkers Only","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45262663024710,"sku":"12663","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/1920\/2630\/files\/SDO7yoStaoisha.png?v=1788221927","url":"https:\/\/scotchdrinkersonly.com\/products\/scotch-drinkers-only-7-yo-staoisha-single-malt-scotch-whisky-54-5-alc-vol-700-ml","provider":"Scotch Drinkers Only","version":"1.0","type":"link"}