Elements of Islay Bn7

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A small batch bottling of Bunnahabhain, filled in to a pair of Oloroso Sherry Butts and bottled at 55.7%. 

Producer Description: "Distilled in 2001 and aged for more than 16 years in a pair of oloroso sherry butts. Full of rich caramel and dark-chocolate flavour – a perfect winter warmer. Only 1620 bottles were produced. "

Andrew's Tasting Note

Nose: old-school sherry; dark chocolate with chilli flakes and a touch of cayenne; classic candied fruit & Christmas cake notes; a touch of earthy-dunnaga notes, soft leather and tobacco.

Palate: big, rich and nutty; loads of spice, from cadied ginger and cinnamon stick to chilli oil and cayenne infused dark chocolate; earthy and a touch leathery with grilled prosciutto wrapped figs and prunes; dry Christmas cake.

Finish: long, fruity, coating and spicy; chocolate, dark fruits, leather and tobacco linger long.

Comment: a lovely old sherried Bunnahabhain, and a steal this price... seriously, 17 year old cask strength sherried Bunnahabhain for a tad over $100; even at 500mls this is ridiculous!

Producer Tasting Note

Nose: A pan of melting milk chocolate buttons with caramel centres. Toasted cinnamon sticks and ground ginger mixed with sultanas and walnuts – the perfect winter cake mix.

Palate: A thick and creamy texture with tones of milk chocolate and glacé cherries. Classic bitter-orange marmalade spread on freshly-toasted granary bread. Mixed spice follows: caraway seeds, cloves and allspice.

Finish: Juicy with red berries, blackcurrant cordial, cinnamon spice and a lingering citrus note akin to candied orange peel.

87pts Serge @WhiskyFun.org

"Bn6 had been very good (WF 86). Colour: amber. Nose: rather coconut than sherry, as if the casks had just been rejuvenated. A lot of custard too, various breads, all-spice, lemongrass, rosehip tea, a little turmeric, then dried figs and honeys, as well as caraway and cloves. Rose petals, even litchis coming out. Very nice, not  sherry monster at all. With water: rather wonderful. Proper sangria, peonies, fresh figs… Mouth (neat): rich and yet balanced, with really a lot of fresh walnuts and cigarette tobacco at first, then pumpernickel and some kind of honey-glazed ham. A lot of action in there. With water: a little earth coming out, rather more tobacco, a little tea (oak)… Finish: medium, really fresher than your average ex-butt whisky. Blood oranges in the aftertaste. Comments: I think this one is excellent. Careful, it goes down very well. SGP:651 - 87 points."

500 ml