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    Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old 81
    Distillery
    Bunnahabhain
    Style
    Single Malt
    Release
    Unspecified
    Age
    12 Years
    Alcohol
    40% abv.
    Region
    Scotland, Islay
    Bottled For
    Distillery

    Our characteristic bottle is emerald green with the helmsman emblazoned within a golden porthole on the front. It comes complete with a booklet and a black gift tube that the bottle fits snugly into. The nose offers a fresh and aromatic experience with a subtle whiff of smoke floating through the air. The taste starts with a light fruit and nut appeal that leads to a spectacular malty sweetness, finishing into a beautifully rich full-bodied, lingering experience.

    review by coloradodram

    80
    Color
    Full/old gold.
    Nose
    Sweet moss, marzipan paste, licorice/anise.
    Body
    Light-medium body, thin feel on the tongue, though a very light refined oil creaminess.
    Palate
    Confirms the nose, nutty moss with licorice.
    Finish
    Quite peppery and tingly, medium hot, and surprisingly long for a 12 year at average ABV.

    Definitely a different kind of Islay - nothing superior, but worthy of the occasional change from the peaty campfire favorites. The most licorice of any scotch I've tasted - akin to Don Julio Anejo in the tequila sipping world. For that it gets uniqueness bonus points.

    review by eddie

    84
    Color
    Light, Amber
    Nose
    Orange, Butter and Sea Air along with the smell of a Campfire on the Beach.
    Body
    Full Bodied Syrupy.
    Palate
    Peat a Little Smoke, Buttery and a little sweet. This whisky has a slight bite to it, nothing Hot, just a slight bite.
    Finish
    Nice Finish, Just long enough, Good Whisky Feel and a little Spice , Licorice Maybe

    This Whisky was good, But not a real Bell Ringer. As far as Islay Whiskys are concerned it's right in there but it's a little to Sweet and Toffee tasting for me. Lips feel sticky at the Finish.

    review by dr.whisky

    79
    Color
    White wine
    Nose
    Light and breezy, sea air, yoghurt and orange syrup. Baking flour and vanilla. Balsamic vinegar. Fruity and salty/sour.
    Body
    Nutty/oily. Chewy
    Palate
    Smooth and very pleasant. Feels great in the mouth. Sweet creaminess. Sour cream on a bagel. Turns bitter, like orange juice after brushing teeth, and slightly peaty showing off its Islay ruggedness.
    Finish
    Oaky, creamy, and slighly salty finish. Doesn't linger.

    A 10pm go-to dram for many people. Often found on optic in Scotland pubs as malt-of-the-month.