Richard-ModernDrinking
Bunnahabhain 2008 Mòine Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
December 26, 2018 (edited June 24, 2022)
I had the opportunity to reassess this at home and see how it stood up to my initial impression at The Whisky Show. My more considered opinion is that is indeed very good, but not as great as my initial review and Felipe’s imply. In color and viscosity, it pours like engine oil. The nose brings to mind a tawny port, with an undertone of mulch and burnt match, but it’s not as bold as I would expect given the cask strength. In the mouth, it starts sweet, peppery and oily, before the flavors coalesce into cherries covered in dark chocolate. The oiliness coats the mouth to leave a long and spicy finish with notes of dark chocolate nibs and a hint of mint. You’ll definitely want more than one glass of this if you get the opportunity but I think the nose would have to be more compelling for me to firmly recommend you track down a bottle.
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@PBMichiganWolverine Nosing better tonight as I finish the last of my 5oz bottle split.
That sucks. Was looking forward to trying this one.