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.
best bang for your buck bar none
I tasted this by accident and I really love it. The nose is great, and I love the taste which is one of the few whiskeys where my senses matches it up well with the nose. This is my favourite whisky.
A lovely marriage of fruit chocolate and sherry in a glass.
Sweetish, chocolatey and fruity. Best enjoyed with the addition of a few drops of good water and allowed to stand for a few minutes.
Too sickly for my tastes and I'm fond of an Islay. Not much peat. Needs some water to reduce and extend.
