Bunnahabhain 12 Year

Not sure how this stuff is getting such a low rating because it’s damn good stuff!!! Not to mention a great value for 46%, natural color, non chill filtered unpeated juice from Islay! Always on my bar.

Wonderful aroma: dried fruits, very elegant, sweet in the mouth

Least peated Islay

A deep orangey amber. Oily legs. Nose is pleasant. Smells pretty sweet. Citrus rind - somewhere between orange and lemon. Cereal malt. Freshly baked scone. Almond. Cream. Good viscosity. Seems to incorporate the salted lemon curd of Old Pulteney 12 and musty sherry of Glenfarclas 12. Fig. Candied orange peel. 60% dark chocolate. Brine. Kettle corn. Finish lingers well and brings a touch of black pepper to join the saccharine notes. Definitely found in the dessert aisle and my sweet tooth could drink this anytime. The brine and weight on the palate are the features that make this a bit unique from other bottles with similar flavors. Only complaint here is the price point on the upper end for a 12 year but I may be a bit of a cheapskate. Comparable price to Glendronach 12 but I like this one better (sweet over spice). Will seek out their peated versions if the price isn’t outrageous… considering I am a Talisker fan I’d bet I will enjoy those too.

Like someone chewed up pieces of black licorice then spat the juice into a bottle that said "Bunnahabhain" on it.