Bunnahabhain 24 Year Old 1987 The Octave Duncan Taylor

Bunnahabhain Darach Ur Batch 1

Darach Ùr means ‘fresh oak’ in Gaelic and was launched in 2008 as an exclusive travel retail expression. It was matured in new American oak casks from a family-run cooperage in Bardstown/Kentucky. The nose is rich and lush with plenty of vanilla, cinnamon and crème brûlée flavours. Then there is a good dose of wood spice but not aggressive and...

Score 84/100

Bunnahabhain That Boutique-y Whisky Company Bunnahabhain Aged 10 Years Batch 14

Today we have yet another That Boutique-y Whisky Company bottling (that makes four in 22 days) - this one is a 10 year old. I also happen to have an SMWS 11yo on hand so we'll try that one after this. The colour is a light gold. Delicate on the nose with sea spray, lemon zest and banana skin. Quite floral. Apricot. Soft vanilla. Custard. Water...

Score 93/100

Bunnahabhain Feis Ile 2015 Hand Filled 7 Year Old

As I'm sure many of you know of my Islay escapades in May when I went there for the 2015 Festival shenanigans. Since it was my first time on Islay I pretty much went everywhere wide-eyed and mouth agape in excitement. While my entire trip was something of a gorgeous fairy-tale it was the visit to Bunnahabhain, on their open day, that really set...

Score 92/100

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old Pedro Ximenez Finish

This Limited Release from Bunnahabhain was distilled on the 24th March 2003 and bottled on 21st June 2017, making it a 14 year old. It matured on 2nd fill sherry casks and was then finished for 3 (!) years on PX casks. That explains the beautiful, bronze color. Nose carefully, because the first whiff is full of alcohol. Then I get some lovely...

Score 88/100