How would you like to win a goody bag worth £160 - a smart duffle bag containing a bottle of 18 year old Bunnahabhain whisky, along with a pocket compass sundial, a telescope, a fleece and a polo shirt?
All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning this exceptional prize is write a forum post about your favourite cruising destination. (You'll find a link to the relevant forum thread at the bottom of this page).
Bunnahabhain comes from Islay - a favourite destination for those lucky enough to cruise the western isles of Scotland.
Bunnahabhain means “mouth of the river” from the Scots Gaelic language, and the distillery which produces this wonderful whisky sits at the mouth of the Margadale River in Bunnahabhain Bay on the north eastern tip of Islay.
Pronounced Bū-na-ha-venn, this single malt whisky has been distilled by traditional methods for more than a century, and has a gentler taste profile than many other Islay whiskies.
The international award winner has a strong seafaring heritage, too: its labels feature an iconic helmsman within a porthole, and this year Bunnahabhain was involved in sponsorship with the 8 metre centennial world championship at the Royal Northern & Clyde YC.
Tasting notes for the 18 year old whisky say: “This beautiful golden spirit's nose releases honeyed nuts and a slightly sea-induced salty tang. Rich toffee and leathery oak aromas can be sensed upon further inspection. The palate is influenced by mellow sherried nuts and shavings of the finest natural oak wood. The voyage ends with dry notes that are interspersed with mixed spices fading magnificently into a light salt and sherry finale.”
So tell us about your favourite cruising destination, for a chance to take a journey of discovery to the gentle taste of Islay.
The competition runs from now until the end of October. And if you don't win this time, don't worry: there will be another chance to win a similar gift pack in November.
