But as I kept coming back to it I realised my palate was fine, but my FOMO and expectations were not. You acknowledge, understand and agree that we are not obligated to review, check or monitor any Contributions, but we may do so. Bunnahabhain’s master distiller, Brendan McCarron, said: "We’re really proud of this exceptional release, which is a perfect encapsulation of our most celebrated expression. You don’t have to go to Campbeltown for industrial notes and funk, nor Speyside for soft fruits and delicate whiskies. Released for Fèis Ìle 2022, this expression from Bunnahabhain has been dubbed Abhainn Araig, meaning "Araig River" in Scots Gaelic.

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Nor can I speak about much else besides the 12yo and its hefty brother the 12yo Cask Strength (which is different altogether in comparison…but in a good way).

It’s flavoursome, engaging and different from what you’d expect from almost any other bottle that leaves the peaty shores of Islay. Disputes that cannot be settled over multiple drams of whisky shall be solely submitted to the court of Amsterdam, The Netherlands unless mandatory applicable law provides otherwise. From the Bunnahabhain Distillery on Islay comes a 40 year old single malt, aged in a refill sherry butt from 1979 to 2019. V. is the Dutch private limited liability company, having its statutory seat in Rotterdam, The Netherlands and its office at Zwaanshals 530, 3035 KS Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

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Nose: Vanilla, Dark Stewed Fruits, Salinity, Malty Cream, Demerara Syrup, Raisin, Pepper, Toffee, Toast.so a bit too strong for me to drink neat but adding water ( in varying amounts) just seems to make it fall apart. The latest expression is richer in sweet chocolate and red fruits on the nose and carries a spicier finish delivering bigger, richer and fuller flavours of oloroso sherry that Bunnahabhain drinkers have come to know and love. Nose: Chocolate buttons, cranberries, and cherries, with dates and sultanas joining in time, bolstered by woody spice.