47,2°
Distillery : Bunnahabhain - Islay
Refill Sherry Butt
Independent Bottling
By La Maison du Whisky
Limited Edition
Single Cask
Bottled in 2022
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength
Almost Unpeated
This one was released in 2022, with the 12th Batch of Artist, the range relaunched every year by La Maison du Whisky for the Whisky Live Paris. It is claimed to be over 40 years old, but in fact its exact age is 44, which is getting on in years. It has spent all this time in a Refill Sherry Butt, resulting in 546 bottles. The label features a painting by Gesine Arp entitled Volo Sul Sup.
Let's Taste It :
Creamy nose typical of the distillery, with a pinch of salt, but fruit as far as the eye can see, vanilla, pear, peach, pineapple, papaya, redcurrants, blueberries, honey galore, woody fragrances, mint and bay leaves. On the palate, woody and marine fullness, a shadow of peat, fruit pulp mixed with wood wax, very light spices, nutmeg. Very long, full and explosive finish, some exotic fruits, chamomile, shortbread biscuits. Herbaceous notes, dark chocolate, coffee, dried figs.
In Short,
To confess, I was a little disappointed by the palate, which seemed clear to me, but the rest is excellent, very impressive. The nose is captivating with its variety of pulpy fruits, and the finish wins you over with its exceptional length and vigour despite the fairly low alcohol content. Quite marvellous stuff on the whole, but the price cuts short any spell, it's out of reach for 95% of the population.
Score : 90
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Etta James - Cry Like a Rainy Day
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