Bunnahabhain 12 Year

Harsh in the beginning but with few drops of water gets better.

The sweetness hits me first, mainly vanilla and butterscotch, then I get a strong brine with a hint of smoke ending with notes of toasted nuts (pecans? Almonds?). First time having this one and it's definitely well worth buying the bottle!

Love this - so well balanced. The peat is quite restrained for an Islay which allows other noes to shonr, with medicinal notes, liqourice, aniseed, toffee, butterscotch, fig, raisins and a slight salinity, with a sherry finish. Very smooth. Possibly my new favourite whisky

Nose: some slight nuttiness, salt Air, some dark Sherry notes, slightly earthy and a bit sweet. Cinnamon, light black pepper, mild orchard fruit. Palate: smooth, sweet, and clean. Honey, cinnamon, warm baking spices and fresh bread. Warm, sweet oak and some mild vanilla cream. Dark candied cherry, a spicy and earthy sherry. Dried fig. An undergirding malt sweetness to balance. Salinity comes out as it transitions to the finish. Finish: tannic, mildly phenolic, warming and drying. Hints of berry.

Bright and refreshing. Coats the cornwrs of your mouth. Smooth.