The fantastic flagship from Bunnahabhain (pronounced boo-na-ha-ven), launched as the distillery's original single malt in 1979, this Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old. It is aged in a mixture of bourbon and sherry casks and, since a relaunch in 2010, has been bottled at a big 46.3% ABV without chill-filtration or additional colouring. Very impressive. Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old is unpeated, unlike most Islay whisky, but has a beautiful coastal quality complemented by its fruity, light, sweet and nutty character. It’s one of those whiskies that newcomers and enthusiasts alike appreciate.
Fresh, sweet, and a little floral. There’s seaweed, rich malt, dried fruit, camphor, caramel, chocolate orange, and apple poached in cinnamon.
Soft and supple with a nutty, sherried quality leading among vanilla, marmalade, sultanas, and a bright coastal element.
Mochaccino, dried herbs, Christmas cake spice, and a balanced salty tang.
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Not being an "experienced / connoisseur" with reference to Whiskeys, but having drunk many different Whiskey's in the past, This Bunnahabhain 12 is by far the nicest I have tasted. It is indeed sticking your nose in a Xmas Cake! Anyone who can advise me on a intenser sweet tasting whiskey in this price range, please advise.................
Lovely winter warmer tastes like a glass of Christmas cake
A great all round Islay malt not for strong smokey drinkers. I would recommend to all.
Wow! First taste sent me back to the 80's, when I first started drinking proper Scotch. Back then I drank mostly Glenfiddich. It had no age statement (but is gwnerally guessed at 8yo). It tasted completely different to modern Glenfiddich 12. First mouthful of Bunnahabhain 12, I thoughtI was drinking 1980s Glenfiddich. Glrious stuff!
