Bunnahabhain 12 Year

Nose - I get saltyness at first. Briney and medicinal, kind of like iodine and bandaid. It reminds me of cold foggy weather. Hidden behind are subtle sweet notes. I smell raisins, dates, apples, oranges etc. Has a little bit of freshness as well. Tongue - I immediately get notes of dates, raisins, grapes and molasses. The saltiness and medicinal quality show up as I swirl it around. The aftertaste is again rasinish. It goes down very easy. Hints of black pepper and spicyness come through. Finish is short. I wish the finish was longer. A very delightful regular sipper. A 7 out of 10 for me.

Oak, salted nuts, chocolate, dark cherry, cinnamon, char, sweet corn, toasted barley, dry red wine, caramel, cinnamon,, peat, graham cracker.

12 yo 46.3% No chill-filtered No colored Ex-bourbon & ex-sherry casks Nose: It evokes the essence of a cold, century-old chimney and wet wood, paired with a light smoke—not peaty, yet unmistakably Islay. A bit of mustiness. The presence of sherry and dry fruits adds to its complexity, eventually unfolding into notes similar to Glendronach 12. Palate: easy going with no harsh bite, featuring a light spiciness and an oily texture that finishes dry, highlighted by hints of orange zest. Finish: is pleasantly dry, with a vanilla sweetness that lingers. Overall, this whisky offers a very nice experience—tasty, easygoing, balanced, and quite complex, especially when considering its value for a 12-year-old expression without added color or filtration. It far surpasses the Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair I've tried before. I would purchase it again.

Nose spicy sake notes Palate spicy nutty Finish nutty spicy

This is a well rounded introduction to the Islay flavor profile. An easy drinker, this Scotch is pleasant and fun to have as a daily drinker.