Bunnahabhain Distillery
ABV 46%
A stunner of an Islay whisky, great balance of sweet fruits, smoke and wood notes. Send case please.
Rob Allanson
Wemyss Malts
Brand
Wemyss Malts
Bottler
An Antique Armchair
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2018
Year of Bottling
46%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Oh yes, what a start, slow cooked pork with cumin and turmeric rub, cherry and horseradish sauce, griddled peaches with brown sugar.
Palate: Continues from the nose with hits of cherry and applewood smoking chips, plenty of fruit, toffee apples and poached pears. A rich, creamy and spice-laden vanilla depth.
Finish: Slowly dries with all those spices, leaving warm embers and plenty of sweetness.
Comment: A stunner of an Islay whisky, great balance of sweet fruits, smoke and wood notes. Send case please.
Score: 9.1
Taster
Nose: Sticky grilled pineapple and gooey cooked banana drizzled with toffee sauce. Barbecued meat, bonfire smoke and cola bottles too.
Palate: Drying on the sides of the mouth, but with lots of grilled fruits – peaches, pineapple and banana skin. A bold Sherry sweetness, speckled with cinnamon, ginger and pepper.
Finish: Sherry, banana and a little smoke.
Comment: Superb. Delicious. Buy a bottle.
Score: 9.6
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