Bunnahabhain 1976 32 Year Old Mission Yquem Finish Murray McDavid

Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old 1972 The Golden Cask

I scored a sample of this Bunna 1972 at the Whisky festival for Independent Bottlers in Aalst, Belgium, last April. It was released under the label The Golden Cask and I am putting it head-to-head with the Bunna 1973 from The Whiskyman – a special birthday release. But first things first. The nose is sweet on mostly white fruit with a hint of...

Score 87/100

Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old

I consider Bunnahabhain to be one of Islay’s hidden gems. Their products boast strong salt and soft smoke, which isn’t for everybody. But they have their own style, and consistently produce quality whiskies. I loved the 12, and was eager to try an older Bunna. But the 18 is not just an older version of the 12 yo. For me the 12 is the experimental...

Score 84/100

Bunnahabhain SMWS 10.118 Enthralling pink and peat intensity

My deep thanks I give to @bwmccoy for the reviewed sample. SMWS 10.118 was matured for 9 years in a bourbon hogshead, followed by 1 year in a "1st fill" Port barrique. Distillation date: 1 December 2006. 257 bottles were produced Colour: pale chardonnay, with maybe the slightest hint of pink Body: medium, silky, and astringent Nose:...

Score 91/100

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old (Adelphi)

Many whiskylovers, myself included, have a hard time pronouncing the Gaelic name of this dram. However, once you've heard it spoken properly, it's not that hard. Bunnahabhain is pronounced 'Boon-a-havn'. It means 'mouth of the river'. The distillery lies on the northern shores of Islay at a place that is called 'Sound of Islay', far north from...

Score 81/100