{"product_id":"bunnahabhain-stiuireadair","title":"Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBunnahabhain Stiiùireadair is a peated expression from an Islay distillery that is unusual for producing both heavily peated and unpeated expressions — Stiiùireadair (Scottish Gaelic for ‘helmsman’) is the core heavily peated Bunnahabhain, matured in a combination of sherry casks and bourbon barrels at 46.3% ABV without chill filtration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBunnahabhain sits at the northern tip of Islay and is best known for its unpeated expressions (the 12 Year and standard range). The peated expressions — Stiiùireadair and Toiteach A Dhà — showcase what Bunnahabhain’s maritime character does when combined with heavy peat. The sherry cask element gives Stiiùireadair a richer, darker quality than most bourbon-barrel-only Islay peated expressions. Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does Stiiùireadair mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eScottish Gaelic for ‘helmsman’ — referencing the maritime tradition of Bunnahabhain on the northern coast of Islay, where the distillery overlooks the Sound of Islay and the passing maritime traffic that shaped the island’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does Stiiùireadair compare to Toiteach A Dhà?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth are peated Bunnahabhain expressions. Stiiùireadair uses a combination of sherry casks and bourbon barrels; Toiteach A Dhà (the second expression) uses predominantly Oloroso sherry casks. Toiteach A Dhà is richer and more intensely sherried; Stiiùireadair is slightly more balanced between peat and wood influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does Stiùireadair mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Scottish Gaelic for 'helmsman' — referencing the maritime tradition of Bunnahabhain on the northern coast of Islay, where the distillery overlooks the Sound of Islay.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does Stiùireadair compare to Toiteach A Dhà?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Both are peated Bunnahabhain expressions. Stiùireadair uses sherry casks and bourbon barrels; Toiteach A Dhà uses predominantly Oloroso sherry. Toiteach A Dhà is richer and more intensely sherried; Stiùireadair is more balanced.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Bunnahabhain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903657054279,"sku":"05029704704521","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/Bunnahabhain_Stiuireadair.png?v=1782402222","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/bunnahabhain-stiuireadair","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}