ABV 43%
A very rich nose is slightly let down in the palate. On the whole, it's respectable enough.
Owen Barstow
Bunnahabhain
Brand
Bunnahabhain
Bottler
18 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
18
Age (Years)
43%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Some tart red fruits hover above a buttery, chocolate croissant base. Pleasant malt notes.
Palate: Sweet (green apples?) and fiery at first. Some buttery notes. Warm fruit scones?
Finish: On the short side, with a memory of well done toast.
Comment: A very rich nose is slightly let down in the palate. On the whole, it's respectable enough.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Savlon, pizza dough and red apples. Spray-can paint.
Palate: Astringent, then dry. Burnt pork.
Finish: That lingering burnt meat and a balsa woodiness.
Comment: I couldn't get past that taste of overfried bacon. This is a great malt distillery, and one of my favourites, so I am a little disappointed.
Score: 7
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