Tastes

nose: campfire, seaweed, heavy sea influence palate: smokey, briney, bland aids. sherry influence is noticed.

nose: caramel, vanilla and spice palate: spicy and warm. corn, Carmel and honey

Peat smoke on the nose is, of course, the first thing you encounter. it's got softer tones than many ardbegs. On the palate it's Smokey and rich w Sherried fruit and soft campfire burn, you can also taste the coastal salt. Finish is long with a spicy warmth.

Bunnahabhain 12 year old Color – Mahogany Nose w/o water – Orange, dark fruits, sherry, a touch of sweetness, vanilla. Palate w/o water – Rich, vanilla, caramel, spices, and coastal salt with nice fruitiness. Nose w/ water – More dark fruits, richer and richer. Nosing this dram is a delight. Orange and spice are prevalent. Palate w/ water – Buttery/creamy, vanilla, caramel, spicy, salty and rich! Finish – Medium Oily-ness and lingering. Excellent! One of my go-to whiskys. An everyday kind of dram.