Scott_E
Bunnahabhain 30 year TWB Artemis
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
July 23, 2023 (edited September 5, 2023)
Bunnahabhain juice. Not sure I need to say much more. It would be difficult to not to enjoy. Expectations are high. However, I am not sure what to expect from this particular version of a Bunn
N: A slowly forming aroma of orange peel and cinnamon crescendos from low and easy to a nice refreshing citrusy marmalade nose. Images of Beach and sun bounce in my mind from these aromas. Tropical it becomes. Pineapples, coconut shavings and light caramel, peaches and mangoes.
P: The first sip arrives sweetly. The orangey nose is embodied on the palate. Candied oranges or Sunny-D orange drink, sweet tea and vanilla. Just as that sweetness makes you happy and comfortable, a kick of black pepper and ginger comes in stirs the palate around a bit, in a good way which segues to a more earthy quality. Leather, tobacco, walnuts with a bit of mineral. Just as it all gets familiar and comfortable, that punch of pepper comes back and winds out to a fade towards the finish.
F: Peppery finish that tingles but fades to a long woody, orange and honey and charcoal.
O: What is described may seem simplistic but what is experienced is rich. What could be a summer sipper, is enjoyable with no bitterness or harshness. Easy to sip. Easy to enjoy. I only wish I had more than just a sample and could continue to enjoy. Thank you @pkingmartin for another quality sample. above and beyond. [94/100][Tasted: 7/21/23]
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@ContemplativeFox with those combined flavors (that I got) if it was offered to you, you’d laugh and dump it. Oddly, in this case, it works. @pkingmartin I am a big fan of Bunna and this was a great rare treat. Thanks again. Wish I was aware of this when it came out.
@pkingmartin I'm glad you got such a great find :) @Scott_E I had no idea until now that I wanted sunny D mixed with tobacco and walnuts, but that's the life I'm living now
@Scott_E wonderful review and a fantastic old Bunna that came at a very reasonable price. I’m sad that my two bottles are depleted but glad I was able to share it with friends. Hopefully I can stumble on some more old Bunna at a reasonable price.