Bunnahabhain Toiteach a Dhà Whisky 70cl

Seeing as Bunna don't do peaty whisky this IS a good attempt
Have appreciated Bunna whisky before even though I am a peat head so had to see what this was like . This WILL surprise you the peat shines through nicely with just a slight hint of sherry
I apologise if this is almost a repeat of my last review but something seemed to go wrong when submitting it

This is my favourite from the core range. I think it starts out sweet like sherry, nose has a raisin note, touch of cherry. On the palette it’s similar cherry and then the peated barley starts a weird effect, tastes like smoked fish chucked in a brown bag of sea salt, the finish is exquisite and dry pepper n salt. It’s a great dram, adding water opens the flavours up but adds no extra depth really.

I find it slightly better with a small ice cube, allowed to melt, to cool it very slightly from room temperature. Superb with a piece of mature cheddar or plain chocolate. Well balanced and really smooth. Though my palate is a little unrefined sherry is present along with gentle smoke and peat undertones. Best of their core/budget range by far.

Bought to try like it
Tried on a smoke lover lady she thought it was ok she added a touch of water and said wow that is the real deal
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Very nice smoky note with a spicy character. Quite surprising with a piece of dark chocolate

Superb value for money. Well balanced and really smooth. Sherry comes through nicely and the smoke and peat aren’t overpowering. For a core range malt it’s excellent!

For me it is best of core range. With a bit of ice and time it begins to reveal its taste of cherry and smoke. It is pleasure to drink.

New Christmas addition from the husband. If I'm honest I was disappointed when I opened it as he didn't buy from the list I asked for however turns outs absolutely divine and a new favourite. Nice gentle sweet smoke with a smooth finish. Thoroughly recommended.

A touch of water and a little time brings the peat and sherry influences to a peak.NAS'S don't get better than this

I didn't know quite what to expect from this, having no memory of ever drinking any Bunnahabhain before.
It is unmistakably an Islay malt with the classic nose one expects but it has none of the thin astringency you find in a young Laphroaig or Bruichladdich. This is richer, more floral and expansive. But it is also persuasive, Softer and more interesting to the mouth. We tasted this side-by-side with Uigeadail and we found the Ardbeg almost a gauche bully in comparison.
I will be buying another Bunnahabhain in the near future.
P. S. We mixed Uigeadail and Toiteach a Dha about 50/50. This was absolutely wonderful!