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.
I am always on that opinion that 46,3% is too high for a 12 year old, I was right about Deanston 12 and I was right about this one too. The alcohol note is too high. Otherwise It's a good 12 year old, it's a mixture of 75% bourbon and 25% sherry but I would have like to see more depth in the flavours, maybe it's just me, but it's a 12 year old whisky so you can't expect much depth. It's good though, nice balance between bourbon and sherry.. but the alcohol note is too high, I tried it neat.. with and without a splash water.. let it sit for some time. I always felt how strong it is. Anyways, stay safe, stay strong. <3
Not a fan of this one - tastes peppery to my palate !!! Must admit I prefer a Talisker!
salty sweet, non peaty and only a tad smoky with an unbelievable finish in the mouth. Theres no other like this. This whisky made me switch from a speyside to an Islay single malt. It really does highlight that we should try every new whisky with an open mind without prejudice, even if we think we know what w like. This s now my favourite dram. Unexpected.
I have been drinking scotch in many iterations for 35 years. This year I have opened bottles ranging in price from 30$ to 300. For my palate this whisky hits all the marks. Slowdown and enjoy this marvelous dram!
Really highly good and smooth
