Bunnahabhain Distillery
ABV 52%
Lots of cask influence but it is balanced. Recommended.
Dave Broom
Malts of Scotland
Brand
Malts of Scotland
Bottler
1976, 32 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
32
Age (Years)
2009
Year of Bottling
52%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Clean and slightly nutty with a distinct custardy note.Clean washing, gentle rose/sweet pea. With water a little green freshness, broom and brown sugar. Teasingly soft and probably has good age on it.
Palate: Almond to start, then banana and nuts. Tongue-coating. Vanilla, even a little condensed milk. Water brings out asun-tan/coconut note.
Finish: Mashed banana and ginger.
Comment: Lots of cask influence but it is balanced. Recommended.
Score: 8
Taster
Nose: Autumnal aromatic profile. Cider, apple juice, hint of quince, wet soil, raw chestnut. Then some citrus fruit. Orange marmalade. Grapefruit peel.
Palate: The same autumnal display. Orange and pumpkin flan. Pears poached in a spicy syrup. Very fizzy. Spices dance on the tongue. Warm.
Finish: Dry, spicy, tingling.
Comment: Adram for a rainy day in November. A bit hot but comforting and rich. Better with water.
Score: 7.7
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