Bunnahabhain 12 (1990s bottling) - 40%
A bottle of the 12 year old from the 1990s, picked up recently at auction. The 12 year old expression was first bottled in 1979, although this one was bottled some time after the abv was dropped to 40% in 1991. Presented in the green ‘dumpy’ bottle with The Helmsman featuring prominently on the label. Tasting notes Appearance: Pale straw colour, forms a thin line which beads before falling as thick legs Nose: Light, nutty oak, dried fruit, orchard fruit, vanilla and a hint of coastal air Palate: Rich, oily mouthfeel. Dried fruit, ripe green apple, vanilla, soft brown sugar, soft hints of malted milk, cinnamon and maritime salt Finish: The dried fruit notes gradually subsides to leave lightly caramelised brown sugar, coastal brine a hint of tobacco leaf and cinnamon warmth Summary: Bunnahabhain 12 was a favourite of mine during the earlier days of my whisky journey, so when I saw a bottle at auction at a reasonable price I couldn’t resist the opportunity to go down memory lane. It’s a n...
