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2011 Bunnahabhain, Aonadh, 10-Year-Old, Bottled 2021, Islay, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (56.2%)
- Scotch Whisky
Product: 20118148889
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Description
This whisky was aged in a combination of sherry and port casks. The team at Bunnahabhain have skilfully married the two, ensuring neither fortified wine dominates whilst both offer fruit and tannic spice. Some dried fruit notes are playing off against their cooked equivalents, with support from cacao and enervating salinity.
It is, perhaps, that saltiness creating the real complexity once the finish gets going. A wonderfully moreish Mexican chocolate Mole pushes forwards here too. I strongly recommend a drop or two of water, and crucially, a few minutes in the glass. That will open up what might appear a very shy whisky at first glance.
Rob Whitehead, Spirits Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd (February 2023)
Product Type Scotch Whisky
Main Ingredients Barley
Region Scotch Whisky OLD SAP
Producer Bunnahabhain Distillery, Islay
About this spirit
Bunnahabhain Distillery, Islay
Bunnahabhain was established in 1881 on Islay. Pronounced 'Boo-na-ha-ven' and meaning 'mouth of the river', Bunnahabhain is accessible through a winding lane off the main road to Port Askaig. Its distillery is set around a courtyard in a style that resembles a Bordeaux château. Despite expansion in 1963, the distillery has changed little. Bunnahabhain is sometimes referred to as "the Islay whisky without the Islay character” because it is less peaty than other Islay malts. Its light color (for an Islay) is attributable to the spring water being drawn before it runs "over and through" the well-known Islay peat bogs. This quality is further enhanced by the distillery taking only a narrow cut from the second distillation.
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Barley
Barley is a key ingredient in the production of some of the world's most renowned spirits, particularly whiskey and Scotch whisky. Malted barley is used as the primary grain in many single malt and blended Scotch whiskies, where it contributes a distinct malty, nutty, and sometimes smoky flavour profile. In addition to Scotch, barley is also a staple in the production of Irish whiskey, where it often lends a smoother, creamier taste. The versatility of barley as a grain makes it a favorite for creating complex and deeply nuanced spirits cherished by enthusiasts worldwide.
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