Bn4 Elements of Islay

Bunnahabhain Toiteach

First and fore most, I must say, I'm a big Bunnahabhain fan. That being said, I already know I'm going to like this dram. The bottle has been opened for about six weeks and I poured half a teaspoon of water. Nose: Sweet peat, bananas, lemons, smoke, vanilla, oak. Palate: Sweet peat arrives first. Then, Rushing through comes vanilla custard along...

Score 89/100

Bunnahabhain Cruach-Mhona

Cruach-Mhòna (speak "Croo-ach Vhona") is gaelic for peat stack. Normally Bunnahabhain stands for unpeated or low-peated whisky which is kind of unique for Islay. This one is special peated release for the travel retail and comes in the 1 litre-bottle. It is unchillfiltered and uncoloured. The colour is bright golden. On the nose you...

Score 84/100

Bunnahabhain 1966 Malts of Scotland 'Angel's Choice'

The Angel’s Choice series by Malts of Scotland contains very old whisky, bottled in 350ml bottles. To keep them affordable (well, sorta…). This Bunna from 1966 was bottled in 2011. Just 88 half bottles, which says something about the rarity. It is approximately 45 years old, so I am expecting a fruit bomb. Yup, right on the nose (pun intended). No...

Score 89/100

Bunnahabhain 23 yo 1989 , [Abbey Whisky] Rare Casks

Nose: Gentle sea spray and brine. Malty notes in addition to a bit of sweet citrus as in lemon curd Further exploration will reveal some hints of sweet marshmallow. Palate: Boom! Here comes the peat and smoke storm. Very nice and totally unexpected after the rather peat-shy nose. Pepper. Some sweet fruity notes too. Apple and then soot and going...

Score 86/100