PBMichiganWolverine
Bunnahabhain 18 Year
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
July 10, 2017 (edited January 30, 2022)
I don't think I've ever had a Bunna before, seems like a hidden little gem in Islay, operating in the shadows of it's popular brethren like Lag, Laph, Ardbeg, and even Caol Ila. This was a true pleasure. I had a dram during our monthly date night this past Saturday. I noticed this lonely bottle sitting on the shelf, nestled between a Knob Creek and Jim Beam ( strange product placement). It's amazing how complex this is, considering I couldn't taste the traditional Islay layers of peat, but just salinity and hazelnut sweetness. Almost like a salted caramel in a maritime setting. I'm sure this has got to be cheaper than a similarly aged Ardbeg, Lagavulin, or Laphroaig...so, in my mind, a great VFM. Need to seek out a full bottle.
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Yeah, I need to try more from this one. Seems reasonably priced as while, compared to others
Glad you discovered this malt! A hidden Islay gem indeed and my wife's favorite distillery.
Drank a bottle of 12yo last year and loved it. They should move their distillery to the river Spey, because if you're going to hang out with the big boys on Islay, you better bring the peat! :)