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.
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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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I haven’t had a massive selection of whisky or whiskey in my time so I dont really know how to fairly rate this, however I think it’s very nice as do other who experienced drinkers who have tried it. I will be trying more in their range. Happily have a bottle of this to hand year round as well.
Didn't expect much, in fact I didn't know what to expect but wow, this is a must in any collect. This is brilliant, for price it's such good value. I would argue this is better than some of my higher end bottles and that's saying something. Highly recommended.
Was surprised by this, didn’t really expect much but this one delivered and then some. Honest and fairly complex, interesting without being gimmicky at all. Refreshing Islay alternative, unpeated no less. I will most definitely buy this again, great whisky and amazing value.
Bought as a present, by someone who knows my favourite is Dalmore 15 year old. If you like smooth, warming , smokeless (what is with making whisky that tastes like creosote...), whisky that leaves a warm glow and a wonderful after taste....this hits the spot, and some. Can't wait for a winters night, sat by the fire, with a glass of this in hand, if it lasts that long... This will now be on my list of ones to buy, drink, and enjoy, so glad I was gifted this. To me, a whisky is either good or not, and like good wine, a matter of personal taste, and this beauty is absolutely to my taste
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
