Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair

Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair is a relatively new release. Nas and 92.6 pf non chill filtered natural color and only $37 for a non peated Islay. Im a lover of the 12 yr so was looking forward to this less expensive offer. Poured neat, nose im getting fresh from the pot hot strained al dente pasta, little bit of white grape, scotch tape, light malt and a pile of leaves and twigs. Palate is soft sherry malt, under ripe fruits and nuttiness with some young wood tones. Mouthfeel is soft and slightly oily. Finish is drying vanilla malt, toothpick and a whisp of smoke. Im digging this stuff. The flavors are somewhat underdeveloped compared to the wonderful 12 yr but somehow this is not a problem for me. It makes it different swapping the dark fruits for a more raw Scottish barley feel. Gives it a purity in some ways. Adding couple drops of water amps the nose and adds some beeswax, makes the mouthfeel flat out creamy and blends palate notes together. This isn't a deep complex malt and wont ring your bell if you are a seasoned vet.......however for the money this is tasty guilt free indulgence. Straight up ide give this a low B but factoring price Im bumping to a mid B rating 85/100...........Bunna and Laddie are superb non peated Islays in pretty much whatever they put out imo

Good well rounded slight burn at end.

Ok

I’ve yet to find a bunnahabhain I like. There is alcohol on the nose betraying a young spirit although some caramel. Palate is spicy, overly so with some caramel. Palate is continued spice and wood. Don’t like it. Sorry

Nose: brine, caramel, slight citrus, pear, floral, cinnamon, sherry, gingerbread Palate: caramel, cinnamon, oily mouth feel, persimmon, baking spice, sherry, pear Finish: dry, baking spice, clove, very very slight oak

2019 advent

Potent. Young. Briny. Coats the mouth. Spicy. Light fruit. Overall I enjoyed the dram but not sure I’d enjoy the bottle.

Nose of brine, pear and some citrus. Taste of honey and cinnamon with a spicy finish. Good dram.