TN's: Bunnahabhain Tasting at the Bunnahabhain Distillery

– all samples were tasted neat –

Bunnahabhain “Darach”
Warm-toned Nose. Palate is oaky and sweet, with a strong alc. sensation. 46.3% alc… New oak casks. No age statement. O.K., at best.

Bunnahabhain 12 yr.
Nose shows notes of popcorn kernel, maple, and a hint of agave. Underbrushy; both less sweet and harsh than the Darach. 46.3% alc…

Bunnahabhain 18 yr.
Nice Christmas spice Nose. Palate is smooth, with nice richness. With a few drop sof water, I got some leather and hint of soap. 46.3% alc…

Bunnahabhain “Toiteach”
This whisky is more peated than the rest of the range, which is very lightly peated. The additional peat is quite apparent on the Nose, and also gives this whisky a nice long-lasting smoke-laden finish. 46% alc…