Elements of Islay 2001 Bn7 16 yo

55,7°

Distillery : Bunnahabhain - Islay

Sherry Casks

Independent Bottling

By Elixir Distillers

Limited Edition

Single Malt

Bottled in 2018

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength

Almost Unpeated

The Elements of Islay range offers 50cl cask strength bottlings of Islay whiskies, here it is the 7th Bunnahabhain they made, and it's unpeated, they name the peated ones Ma, for Margadale. A total of 1,620 units were released.

Let's Taste It : 

A very solid nose with a rather dry sherry, on hazelnuts and pistachio, freshly varnished wood and a few cereal scents. Caramel and apricot, floral notes, cashew nuts, white gooseberry, plum and pear. The palate is more greedy, with candied sugar, genoise, pastry cream and a hint of vanilla. Candied fruits, apples and cherries, then spices and cane syrup. Strong and fruity finish with sour apple, caramel and potato crisps. Slightly acidic.

 

In Short, 

Very good, with hints of dried fruits and apricots, and worth a try if you get the chance. But be warned, this particular edition has become very hard to find. Perhaps a more recent bottling in the same range will satisfy you.

Score : 88

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