Bunnahabhain Distillery
ABV 46%
Where is the seafood platter? A lovely dram with a perfect balance between the malty flavours and the gentle smoke.
Martine Nouet
Wemyss Malts
Brand
Wemyss Malts
Bottler
1997, The Bosun's Dram
Expression
Single Malt
Type
17
Age (Years)
2013
Year of Bottling
46%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Earthy and malty. Wet straw, light smoke close to the ground, like on a foggy, rainy day. In the back, grassy notes and a touch of orange zest. Invigorating. \r
Palate: Sweet at first then getting fizzy with a salty feel. The feel you have when you walk by the shore. Hint of custard. Appetising.
Finish: Medium long, dry, with a spicy twist. \r
Comment: Where is the seafood platter? A lovely dram with a perfect balance between the malty flavours and the gentle smoke.
Score: 8.3
Taster
Nose: Big BBQ pork notes, chopped green chilli, new leather, dry heather and paprika. A top note of lime.\r
Palate: Delicate smoke, which is meaty yet sweet, intense yet balanced. This is heavily cask influenced but retains its own core personality of delicate peat and oily natural sweetness. \r
Finish: Peat, pork, syrup.\r
Comment: Very sweet, peaty but drinkable.
Score: 9.1
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