Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 6 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Remarkably fresh, sweet, sea-air and perfume. Palate Gentle, clean, nutty-malty sweetness. Finish Herbal. Sage? Comment Appetising and remarkably refreshing.

Jim Murray Nose A slight sulphury note spoils the party. Underneath lovely soft sherry and crisp briny, malty notes. Palate Delightful with an astonishing arrival of malty-sherry notes. Low-key saltiness reveals extra depth. Finish Strange, sulphur-sherry style returns and not for the better. Remains salty with bitter-chocolate. Comment This malt is on its way back. This is a big, big improvement – which will continue if sherry content is reduced