Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair

I grabbed a sample of this, sent by @LeeEvolved, for my few days of a business trip in Denver. This one is from their Tongue Twister Series, purposely designed to make any non-Scot look like a blabbering idiot. Overall, a decent dram. Definitely young, you can feel the raw heat from the onset. Unpeated, but it has a hefty dose of smoke. At $45, it’s an affordable decent Islay that won’t break the bank, or your taste buds. Thanks for the pour Lee !

The third of five samples from an official Bunnahabhain tasting set is a disappointment. The nose is fine: a sweet, delicate peat. But the palate is thin and dominated by tannins. There’s a brief blast of sweetness, but nothing with any depth or complexity to it. The finish is short and sour. I really enjoyed a peated NAS Bunna I tried previously — Ceobanach — but neither this one nor the Toiteach I sampled earlier in the week are working for me.

harsher, an alcohol bite. Some eyeball iodine, gets into your face. Alright.

Soft smooth slightly smoked

Reasonably smooth, with a moderate sherry finish, with costal notes and light fruity overtones, lightly spicy nose

Nose: Marzipan, very slight smoke, brine, seaside. Palate: Creamy, salted caramel Finish: Spicy, pepper, dried fruit