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Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
December 28, 2019 (edited March 18, 2021)
Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair is a relatively new release. Nas and 92.6 pf non chill filtered natural color and only $37 for a non peated Islay. Im a lover of the 12 yr so was looking forward to this less expensive offer. Poured neat, nose im getting fresh from the pot hot strained al dente pasta, little bit of white grape, scotch tape, light malt and a pile of leaves and twigs. Palate is soft sherry malt, under ripe fruits and nuttiness with some young wood tones. Mouthfeel is soft and slightly oily. Finish is drying vanilla malt, toothpick and a whisp of smoke. Im digging this stuff. The flavors are somewhat underdeveloped compared to the wonderful 12 yr but somehow this is not a problem for me. It makes it different swapping the dark fruits for a more raw Scottish barley feel. Gives it a purity in some ways. Adding couple drops of water amps the nose and adds some beeswax, makes the mouthfeel flat out creamy and blends palate notes together. This isn't a deep complex malt and wont ring your bell if you are a seasoned vet.......however for the money this is tasty guilt free indulgence. Straight up ide give this a low B but factoring price Im bumping to a mid B rating 85/100...........Bunna and Laddie are superb non peated Islays in pretty much whatever they put out imo
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Good review - I have a bottle of this waiting to be tasted.
You are in for a treat then.....The 12 is great
Great review. One of the few Islay distilleries I have yet to try.