Bunnahabhain 1968, The Family Silver Vintage Reserve

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 14 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Fragrant. Sea air. Very lightly briney. Palate Firm. Hint of iron. Oaky. Oily. Developing almondy, nutty maltiness. Deft balance of flavours. Finish Edible seaweed. More salt. Comment Because it is less aggressive than some of its neighbours, Bunnahabhain is often regarded as not being a proper Islay malt. This proves it can be.

Jim Murray Nose Subtle sherry aroma balanced by a fresh salty breeze. Mildly bourboned. Palate Marginally fatter than the average Bunna, a quick rush of oak countered by malt and sherry. Finish Remains oaky and oily with some cocoa notes popping through. Comment Another example of an aged malt that, for all its obvious charm and class, has been just a tad too much oak. A delicious experience, nonetheless.