A drink for all occasions (Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Whisky)

Member Name: MrSpeed

Product:	Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Whisky
Date:	13/02/02 (178 review reads)
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Advantages: Smooth, very warming

Disadvantages: more expensive than a lot of Malts

Let me begin by saying that I am primarily a Brandy drinker (my dad was the one in the family who always had Whisky)Having said that,I have tried MANY different Whiskys over the years,thanks to my dad buying all different types of Malts and Blends and asking my opinion of them.None of the Whiskys I tried would tempt me away from my Brandy.Nearly all of them were far too harsh to the palate (especially the Blends) or had a very heavy peaty taste to them.
My dad passed away 7 years ago and among the possessions left to me was his collection of Whisky miniatures (over 200)I kept them as they were for a few years for sentimental reasons and then decided I would slowly go through them all and taste the different Whiskys that my dad loved.
I was amazed at how different one Whisky can be from the next,even some of the Blends (which I normally detest) were quite light and palatable.Then one fateful night I opened a bottle of Bunnahabhain and was both suprised and delighted at what was inside.This was by far the smoothest Whisky I had ever tasted.No sudden recoil from a bitter taste as it hit the back of my throat,just a lovely smooth warming sensation as it slid down to my stomach.No harsh aroma that you fear would ignite if a naked flame went within 10 feet of it,just a light and almost honey-like aroma,and no bitter after taste left in the mouth,just a slightly peaty taste which is far from unpleasant.
I was hooked!!I went out the next day and bought a bottle of it and have continued buying it to this day.I still have many,many miniatures of my dads to open,but I will be suprised if I find one that is as easy drinking as this.
So in conclusion,if you are a Whisky drinker and have not tried Bunnahabhain,then do so as soon as you can,you will not be dissapointed.If you are not a Whisky drinker then give it a try and you could well find yourself standing there with an empty glass and a smile on your face!!

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