The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

Bunnahabhain Distillery

10.56 – 6 Years Old

ABV: 59.4%

Age: 6 Years Old

Year Bottled: 2003

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Islay

Bottling: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

Overall
Score

8.0

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich and soft. Ridiculously creamy: blackberry cheesecake, semi-dried fruits, roasted nuts. Voluptuous.

Palate

Spicy and dark with ginger notes. Fruit cake, smoked paprika, butter, dried fruit.

Finish

Palo Cortado, nutty, marzipan.

Comment

A big soft beast of a dram. More please!

Taster Score

8.5

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10.56 – 6 Years Old

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