Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 700ml

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I'm going to give this 4 out of 5, the alcohol note is a little offputting for a 18 year old whisky. The Bunnahabhain Toiteach A Dhà has a touch of smoke in our peated malted barley whisky, introduced during its creation and combined with a higher sherry influence, this special bottling offers the connoisseur an opportunity to try something truly unique and beguiling in nature. Our 18 Year Old is one of our most awarded Single Malts and once you’ve tasted it you’ll understand the wealth of gold medals it has achieved. In short, a swirling dance with the more fulsome side of whisky but without being beaten round the gullet with it. Prepare to be enveloped in a truly warming experience, where the harmonious blend of dried fruits, sherry notes, luscious toffee, and.

It is a beautifully balanced whisky and the palate is influenced by sherried nuts and shavings of the finest natural oak wood. If you enjoy whisky from this island, we offer a selection of even more Islay whiskies, so you can take your pick. The Bunnahabhain distillery is known for its connection to the sea, as the distillery is situated in a remote area on the Islay coast.

it's not that high but it's prominent, maybe it needed more in the palate to become 'one of the best 18's' as it's said, more smoke perhaps? Over the past 25 years, Master of Wine, Richard Kelley has become one of the most respected authorities on South African wine in the UK and beyond.

Inspired by the traditional style of single malts Scotch whisky that would have been originally distilled on the Island of Mull.After some time in the glass, the fruit turns from orange to darker sherry aromas and the beautiful acidity of the juicy orange takes on a little salty character. Boo-nah-ha-vun [that’s how I’ve been told to pronounce it anyway] is one of the longest inhabitants of Islay, and certainly stands proud by its Gaelic history. Between 1995 and 2002, he lived and worked in the Cape, witnessing the renaissance of the post-apartheid wine industry. By using the Service, and by creating an account you represent, warrant and confirm that you are of legal age. The eighteen-year journey of this whisky commences in a place that captivates the heart with its breathtaking views out into the vast expanse of water that is the Sound of Islay, almost hidden in the remote north-eastern corner of this magical isle.

The deep colour of the whisky gives away the exclusive sherry cask maturation and the tang of salt on the tongue reminds you of the coastal location. Palate - Notes of mellow sherried nuts, dried fruit and rich oak, with toffee and a slight tang of salt from its maturation of 18yrs at the coast. Learn more about our distillery, taste our favourite whiskies and meet the team on one of our tasting experiences. The Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old has a most welcoming fragrant nose which releases honeyed notes and a slightly sea induced salty tang. You hereby represent and warrant that you are authorized to make any Contributions, that your Contributions and the use by us will not infringe or violate the rights of any third party.The distillery's commitment to minimal intervention during production, including natural color and non-chill filtration, allows the true essence of the whiskies to shine through. Whilst that is not a super approachable tasting note for everyone, once you know it, then you really know it.