Jason_Hall
Bunnahabhain 12 Year
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
November 23, 2020 (edited November 25, 2020)
I’ve had just about every other Islay Single Malt, but have put this one off due it being basically unpeated. But let’s see how it is.
The nose is soft and sweet with orange citrus and pear fruits, slight saltiness, sweet vanilla, and a buttery/nut note that I take as the malt coming through.
The palate is sweet with a creamy texture. There is orange vanilla spice cake, a nice buttery nutty mid palate, light oak and just a hint of black pepper spice on the back along with an alcohol note and burn that I don’t usually associate with this low of an abv 46.3%.
The finish is medium with nice sweet vanilla cake, light oak and that nutty note I got from nose and palate. Though the alcohol burn lingers well past any flavors.
Not bad, but nothing really that special at this point.
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@WhiskeyLonghorn Will definitely take another stab at it. Though I did really enjoy the classic Laddie which is also a non-peated Islay.
@Jason_Hall I had an initial adverse reaction to this one at first too. I had to revisit it without thinking about the fact it’s from Islay. If you approach it like a sherried Highlander, it’s a magnificent dram.
@Ctrexman Really? Maybe I was in a bad mood lol, I’ll revisit it.
I like this wayyy more than you did but havent had for a while
@Jan-Case I will definitely give it a try if I get a chance, thanks.
If you ever get the chance try to get your hands on a dram or sample of the 18y. One of the best 18y whiskies there is.