Bunnahabhain 18 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 54 by Arthur Motley and Owen Barstow.

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Tasting Notes

Arthur Motley Nose Savlon, pizza dough and red apples. Spray-can paint. Palate Astringent, then dry. Burnt pork. Finish That lingering burnt meat and a balsa woodiness. Comment I couldn’t get past that taste of overfried bacon. This is a great malt distillery, and one of my favourites, so I am a little disappointed.

Owen Barstow Nose Some tart red fruits hover above a buttery, chocolate croissant base. Pleasant malt notes. Palate Sweet (green apples?) and fiery at first. Some buttery notes. Warm fruit scones? Finish On the short side, with a memory of well done toast. Comment A very rich nose is slightly let down in the palate. On the whole, it’s respectable enough.