Bunnahabhain Distillery
ABV 43%
One to forget.
Jim Murray
Murray McDavid
Brand
1979, Bourbon Barrel
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
43%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: A disappointingly dirty, off aroma more akin to a curry than a single malt.
Palate: Much better than the nose suggests but beyond a sweet maltiness it doesn't travel far before something thin and not quite right makes an entry.
Finish: Malty with vanilla but very little depth.
Comment: One to forget.
Score: 5.5
Taster
Nose: Salt. Fresh limes. Citrus peel.
Palate: Lightly nutty. Creamy, oily. Clean, grassy, peat.
Finish: Fragrant.
Comment: Surprising peatiness, but without smokiness.
Score: 8
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