Bunnahabhain 1979 28 Year Old Single Malts of Scotland

Bunnahabhain G&M MachPhail's Collection 1990

Recently a friend of mine, his father-in-law and I had a tasting session. We actually went through 13 drams in one sitting. A long but very good night! The whiskies we went through in order were Bushmills Black Bush, Macphail's Collection Bunnahabhain 1990 (bottled in 2006), Bruichladdich 10 year old (bottled in 1979), Ardbeg Blasda, Port Ellen 25...

Score 76/100

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old

I have quickly become a big fan of Black Bottle and was interested in trying the main offering from its largest component. This is not your common Islay. Nose: Raisin, Nail polish, Vanilla, Old lady's perfume, Musty book. Medium legs. Palate: Salty, Stewed prunes, Orange zest, Ginger, Oak. Its very light bodied and fairly smooth. Finish: Short and...

Score 55/100

Bunnahabhain 1997 14 Year Old Peated

750mL Chieftain's Cask Bottling. Distilled December 1997 and bottled in December 2011. 14 Year Old Peated Bunnahabhain. Pours a light straw, speckles of tears and big legs. Nose at first is harsh toasted macadamia nut and husky amaretto. Thankfully opens up to beautiful savory sausage, rich herbal tea, fresh sea salt breeze, orange blossom honey,...

Score 96/100

Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2001 Maltman

A young Ileach on a sherry cask. It remains a challenge to me. This is a 10 Year Old Bunna, marketed by the Meadowside Blending Company under their Maltman label. Some may find the title of this review shocking, but those who know me will soon realize that it does not have to be a bad thing. The nose is sweet with toffee, caramel, nougat, cherries...

Score 82/100