Jose-Massu-Espinel
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Cask Strength (2021 Edition)
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
October 11, 2022 (edited March 2, 2024)
I am going to spoil this review for you. I will start with an statement that will normally go on my conclusions about a single malt. That statement is: THIS IS A FANTASTIC, OUT OF THIS WORLD WHISKY.
So, Bunnahabhain released on 2021 this 12yo Cask Strength expression, and it immidiately caught my attention. I searched for a bottle and bought it as soon as i found one; but i was keeping it to taste it along a group of people in my whisky masterclasses.
Finally, almost one year later, i opened it, along other 3 fantastic whiskies, but this one impressed everyone. Bottled at 55.1%abv, tawny color.
On the nose, it is incredible. Starts with an artificial alcohol note like liquid paper, but then the chocolate takes control. Chocolate bathed raisins, dark cake and almonds. Cinnamon and wet paint. Barley, skin lotion, chocolate powder. Red fruits and mini oranges.
On the palate, it is perfect. It is like a chocolate lotion. Strange but incredible. Acid prunes, pepper bombs and milk chocolate. It actually relieves you from any stress you might have. It is chocolate with chocolate, bathed in more chocolate. Nesquik formula.
Aftertaste was simply sublime. Raisins; Crunch chocolate. Super dry, Cinnamon and a 100% pure dark chocolate.
Overall, there is no reason why you shouldn't try this. Every whisky should be like this one. Incredibly well delivered, it is full of flavor and it is super enjoyable for a 55.1%abv single malt. Is this the best "Bunna" i habe ever had? Maybe it is. My score for it is an uncanny 97 over 100, and for the price it goes, it should be rated 10000 over 100.
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