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.
Way too much bite for me. Nice vanilla and spice. I guess my palate is not ready for this one.
My oh my. I've enjoyed this bottling for many years but this batch from march 2020 is simply a sherry monster. Different but magnificently so. Grab it while you can. £30! Insane.
so good, i just bought 3 bottles. Layers of approachable complexity make for a hugely rewarding dram.
Excellent. Getting another bottle this weekend.
Was disappointed with Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair. Thought it was a little bland so questioned whether to get this one. Glad I did! A lot more going on with this one. Almost zero smoke for an Islay but sweet....very sweet, with a hit of sherry and sultana. The finish is malty with a nice saltiness. All the flavours really seem to grab you by the throat and at 46.3% there's no surprise why.
