Bunnahabhain Distillery
ABV 44%
Shy at first but revealing pleasant fruity flavours.
Martine Nouet
Abbey Whisky
Brand
Abbey Whisky
Bottler
Aged 23 Years
Expression
Single Malt
Type
23
Age (Years)
2011
Year of Bottling
44%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Restrained, light. Fruity. Litchi, pear. Vanilla syrup. Hint of parma violet too.
Palate: Sweet and smooth. Silky. Lovely feel. Elegant. Fruity and spicy. Apples and pears. Medlars. Crystallised ginger as well.
Finish: Drying on spices. Quite lingering.
Comment: Shy at first but revealing pleasant fruity flavours.
Score: 8
Taster
Nose: Shy at first, gentle and delicate. Then this creamy, golden syrup note comes through. Vanilla Danish pastry and a hint of oak lactone.
Palate: Moves a stage on from the nose, but still delicate. More spices start to come through, baked apple pie with vanilla ice cream.
Finish: Pretty long and warming.\r
Comment: Give this dram a little time to open up and reveal itself, and you will be rewarded.
Score: 8.4
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