46,3°
Distillery : Bunnahabhain - Islay
1st and 2nd Fill Sherry Casks
Original Bottling
Core Range
Single Malt
Launched in 2017
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Almost Unpeated
Kirstie McCallum, Bunnahabhain's Master Blender, made this whisky. The aim was to produce a NAS that was truly dominated by sherry. Naturally, when it was released, the tiny whisky world strongly criticised this newcomer, fearing that it would replace the legendary 12-year-old. This has still not happened, four years later.
Let's Taste It :
Wisps of charcoal smioke at first, then the sherry rises. Fruitier, fatter and sweeter than the 12yo. The iodine is barely present, however. Apple compote, cinnamon, quince jam. Fresh walnuts. Pumpkin soup. Mentholated hints. Suave. Cherry liqueur. The palate is also fruitier and fresher. But the spices are present, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg. The finish is sparkling and pleasant, with cola, caramel and pear. Nougat. Quite long, not too aggressive.
In Short,
We were wrong to pick on this poor bottling; it's good, fruity and harmonious. It may lack a little originality, but given the price, it's worth buying. The 12yo, on the other hand, is far superior, and it would be foolish to stop producing it.
Score : 86
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Ron Sexsmith - Glow In The Dark Stars
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