Bunnahabhain 18 Year

Great job of showing how not all islays and perhaps not all scotch are super smoky. This tastes very smooth with notes of sherried fruits, toffee, and the typical Islay smoke on the trailer.

oakier older bunna 12

Good nose - rich malt, sweet fruit (including banana), a hint of salt and smoke. After a little while there's a plastic note and some exotic spice. Sharp acidity on the tongue, yet smooth at the same time. Thick and viscous. Spice that lingers and coats the throat with warmth. The palate is muted, it's layered but subtle, with s noticeable but not unpleasant bitterness. The finish is prominent, however, maybe the strongest part of this pour. Sherry influence is light, in my opinion, and peat is barely noticeable. 7/27/18

Nose: Carmel, toffee, apricot. Smell little to no smoke or peat. Very sweet smell. Taste: surprisingly, Smokey, earthy peat start, not too sweet, with a slightly salty finish. No harsh burn. More on the thicker oily side. A very pleasant experience, priced right for sure!