This is a 2018 Feis Isle Festival special release from Bunnahabhain: 14 Year Old, Pedro Ximenez Cask that was hand-filled and available only at the distillery during the festival. It was bottled in 375ml bottles with hand written labels and sold for around $60. It’s cask strength and bottled at 54.8% ABV. My buddy @PBMichiganWolverine sent me a pour of this as part of a recent trade. It’s light gold and oily in the Glencairn. I didn’t see any legs initially and it left behind tiny droplets after giving it a twirl. The nose is red berry craziness with a nice pinch of sherry cask and light smoke. The nose had a funky, buttery note as well and gave off a nice punch from the higher ABV. The palate was slightly harsh, but ultimately very sweet. More red berries and grape must with a nice backbone of citrus peel to keep it from turning into a full on cavity inducing mess. The ABV again showed up and made it a bit harsh with a little smoke ring rounding it out. The finish is medium-long, harsh and quite hot. The sweetness finally fades and ultimately finishes dry. I went back and added a little water and the nose became more funky, salty and smoky, which was a nice break from the sweetness. The harshness disappeared from the palate, but it offered no change to the finish. I’d say this was a good one for added water- I don’t usually say that. Overall, it was a decent dram but certainly not worth the $60 price for a half bottle. Thanks again to my buddy Pranay for the pour. 3.5 stars. Cheers, y’all.