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Bunnahabhain Canasta Cask Maturation (Fèis Ìle 2023)
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
February 2, 2024 (edited February 3, 2024)
I picked this up with a gift card and it's my first foray into Bunnahabhain. It's 51.2% and although it doesn't taste like this, I've brought it down to about 47%.
Nose: This is quite rich. The predominant aroma I get is cinnamon toast. I also get vanilla, creme brulee, and some dark cherries.
Palate: There is a dark richness immediately here. Brown sugar, cherry pie, molasses, etc. But there is some leather and spiciness with some cinnamon and black pepper percolating through.
Finish: The sides of the tongue develop a delicious burn from the sherry that combines with a tanniny dryness on the roof of the mouth to create a delightful sensation. The spice hangs sround for some time and there is a delicious bitterness that complements the spice and deep sweetness.
Overall, although I would probably prefer to turn down the sherry a notch, this is great and I would definitely recommend it. I'm looking forward to trying other Bunnahabhain iterations.
199.99
CAD
per
Bottle
BCLIQUOR Abbotsford Village
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