Reviews

This whisky starts with a strong nose of leather and orange peel notes, lightly smoked. The sip is first candied fruits, then the peat comes and develops in the whole mouth, with sweet salty caramel notes. It lingers for a little while, the smoke and the umami of dark chocolate lingering a bit longer on the tongue. This is all very good, excellent indeed but this Bunnahabhain isn't a difficult whisky and many connoisseurs will probably miss more tactful tastes.

Smoky yet delicately classy whisky. The peat doesn't steal the show, letting notes of mirabelle and fudge develop, with hints of vintage garments or books. A little acidity only to complement the rest. It ends in a delightful extinguished fire taste that lingers for a while. A great whisky, that is worthy of its name.

Sweet and woody whisky that tastes very closely to some rums. Spicy, earthy, with hints of old fermented grapes, sunny wines and rhubarb. Very good, but a bit too strong on the alcohol side. The finish is smooth though, and present enough to linger another sip.

At first it is a light orchard, green fruits, wood... But then it hits you, a sweetness, baked apple pie, caramel, the smell of old wood, old books... A feeling of home, a longing. Incredible whisky, in which everything blends into perfection.

A tingly nose with notes of leather, old cask and a tad floral but all a bit light. The sip is okay, a bit acidic and salty at first but develops notes of apple, vanilla without being too syrupy, even a tad on the soft side again. All in all it's a nice whisky for its price range but doesn't punch above its category.

A nose of caramel and a little jasmine, this whisky is rather fresh, round and sour. It tastes of apples, pear, dried apricot, a bit nutty too. The alcohol is very tolerable and doesn't overpower the sip. It's an okay bottle; good rather than bad but not exceptional either.

Sweet and interesting sip, notes of exotic fruits, nuts and caramel. A little sourness, tea leaves and spice to leave. Not bad at all!

A whisky that is surprisingly light taste. There's notes of pears, white pepper, old casks but if they first sip feels rather sweet and balanced, the rest of a glass is disappointing and a bit boring. It's not entirely bad, but I wouldn't recommend this bottle to anyone.

Strong nose of alcohol and old casks, a hint of wine but nothing much. The first sip is kind of underwhelming : this whisky is quite light and doesn't have much flavour. But after a few, the taste of good red wine is more and more apparent and lingers a bit, making this Arran fruity, nutty and definitely sunny. It is not a strong taste but it has many layers and for one, I really enjoy it!

Notes of blueberry and other forest fruits with undertones of vanilla and a little leathery feeling. This whisky is sweet and light, maybe a bit too much. Still, a very good sip especially for the price.