Scotch (Single Malt)

Bunnahabhain 12yr

Bunnahabhain · Islay, Scotland

Review and tasting notes

An unpeated Islay malt, gentler than most from the region.

Key facts

• Category: Scotch (Single Malt)
• Distillery: Bunnahabhain
• Region: Islay, Scotland
• ABV / Proof: 46.3% · 92.6 proof
• Age: 12 years
• Typical price: $50-65

Tasting profile

• Nose: Figs, dates, prune juice, sea spray, orange cream chocolates, marzipan, sticky toffee pudding
• Palate: Oily and velvety, juicy oranges, red forest fruits, Luxardo cherries, saline shift, black pepper
• Finish: Long and energetic, dried fruits and caramel into cinnamon, mocha bitterness, salted nuts
• Best for: An unpeated Islay malt, gentler than most from the region