Something a little different from an Islay Whisky! (Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Whisky)

Member Name: andyoz

Product:	Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Whisky
Date:	27/05/09 (21 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Plenty of nice flavor

Disadvantages: If you love Islays you might not be that keen on this one

Bunnahabhain is another quality Islay Whisky. A little different from the others nothing superior, but worthy of the occasional change from the peaty campfire favorites. The most licorice of any scotch I've tasted, for that it gets uniqueness bonus point!

Even the bottle is something a little different, 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.

As for the whisky itself, the colour is Light Amber.

Flavors: Orange, Butter and Sea Air along with the smell of a Campfire on the Beach. Sweet moss, marzipan paste, licorice.

Light-medium body, thin feel on the tongue, though a very light refined oil creaminess. This whisky has a slight bite to it, nothing Hot, just a slight bite.
Has a Oaky, creamy, and slighly salty finish. Doesn't linger.

Overall a really good solid whisky, not typical of the other Islay whiskys this is just a little different. Some people will like it some will not, is not really my personnal favorite but glad I gave it a try.

Always helps to add just a dash of water, this is true of many whiskys and this one is no exception. Just make sure you don't put to much in!!

Price is not to bad. I think it cost me £25 for a bottle, and I imagine if you shop around a little you might get it for cheaper. As for value its not bad at all, not to expensive and as I said one worth giving a try.

If you want to spend a little more you could try Bunnahabhain 18 year or the Bunnahabhain 25 year. Obviously these are a little more costly and I cant say I ever tried them. But as with most whiskys age only improves them so am sure if you like the 12 year you will enjoy these versions.

So definately one that is worth a try. Something different, if your not keen on Islay whiskys don't let that put you off trying this one! You may find you really enjoy it!

Summary: A nice all round whisky, worth a try!