Thursday 18 June 2020

Bunnahabhain 1990 Pitcaple for RYF 21 yo




46°
Distillery : Bunnahabhain - Islay
Sherry Casks
Independent Bottling
By Duncan Taylor Limited
Limited Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2012
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Almost Unpeated



RYF is an independent bottler. With this edition, Duncan Taylor pays a sort of tribute to one of his colleagues.




Let's Taste It : 
Varnished wood, thick caramel, cranberry syrup, prunes, a barely perceptible wisp of smoke, hazelnuts and chocolate cream, peanut butter, exotic fruits that gently impose themselves, papaya, mango, maracuja, a touch of genoise and candy sugar, candied fruits galore, with an ounce of iodine and lemon, or maybe sour apple, pistachio. Slightly salty and earthy. The palate is liquorish, a bit bland but with lemon and apple, then the spices, which are quite strong, draw the attention. Woody, cough syrup, pear and apricot, with a light, fruity, fairly long finish. Then the wood returns, with a hint of soft caramel.
 
In Short, 
Very subtle and original, you shouldn't hesitate if you find a copy of this now unobtainable nectar at a reasonable price. 
Score : 88









                                          To Be Listened While Sipping :
   
                                          Charlie Haden Quartet West - First Song

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