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Bunnahabhain Cruach Mhòna
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
April 14, 2019 (edited December 10, 2019)
50% abv
Natural color
Non chill-filtered
Nose: quite complex! phenolic peat smoke; vanilla; slight floral; slight earthiness; dried sweet fruit.
Taste: rich, juicy sweet and acidic, with citrus-laden bonfire peat smoke; chili pepper; honeyed-vanilla; slight fishiness; apple; brine; fudgy coffee; hint of spice and plum.
Finish: medium, with orange citrus; vanilla; cherry cola. A lingering sweet spearmint at the tail end.
Value: Travel exclusive around $100 USD
Final thoughts: this is an interesting, young peated whiskey. Not a lot of depth but it somewhat compensates with its complexity. You could do far worst for a travel exclusive. All in all, enjoyable but overpriced.
Score: 3.5/5. Recommend trying or buying at a good price.
Malt musing: “Whisky is sunlight held together by water.”
Link to video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX2SImwuQpU&t
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@Rabbit_in_Red - hey man, samples were delivered today to the front desk at the address you sent me. Enjoy.
@LeeEvolved all good, bud! Let’s reconnect. Cheers!
Nice review, Rabbit. Man, I just remembered we were talking about trades a couple of weeks ago and I got sidetracked and didn’t get back with you. Sorry about that- hit me up with your address through email and I’ll just send you some pours, bro. My bad.