46,3°
Distillery : Bunnahabhain - Islay
Bourbon and Sherry Casks
Original Bottling
Core Range
Single Malt
Launched in 2011
Unchillfilteref, Uncoloured
Totally Unpeated
There are two versions of the Bunnahabhain XXV. The first was launched in 2005 and is 43°, while the second dates from 2011 and is 46.3°. Both give pride of place to the influence of bourbon casks, which is a little unusual for Bunnahabhain.
Let's Taste It :
Heady fruits, crushed blackberries, very ripe apricots, fresh figs. A trickle of icing sugar, a slightly chalky iodine. Then the fruits return, peaches, mangoes, a shade of charcoal. Mint leaf, vinous hints. The fruits are almost fermented. Sumptuous balance. Quite malty on the palate, damp wood, spices, ginger, chives, cardamom, liquid honey, candied melon, a pinch of salt, plums, damsons, muscat grapes. Very long finish, earth and melting chocolate, hazelnuts, sultanas, turmeric, paprika, cola seeds, mandarin. Neverending. Popcorn petals.
In Short,
The combination of bourbon and sherry casks is really well done, with both tension and balance. The whole is monstrous, but the finish in particular is brilliant. A must if you've won the Euromillion.
Score : 91
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Jim Hall - Concierto de Aranjuez
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