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, ...  Read the complete review

As you may be aware from reading my other reviews on whisky, I am a big fan of peaty smokey whiskies. More to the point, I am a fan of Islay whisky which is where you tend to find peaty and smokey whiskies. So a few years ago when I was in the supermarket taking a look to see if there were any nice drinks on offer, I spotted this one Bunnahabhain 12 year old single malt whisky. I noticed it was an Islay whisky and it was one I had not tried before, plus it was on offer and had £6 off so I thought I would give it a try. So what is Bunnahabhain like, well to be honest, it disappointed me. Usually with the Islay whiskies you get that strong peaty smell as soon as ...  Read the complete review

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 ...  Read the complete review

I am so overwhelmed with happiness at the appearance of this category that it has taken me a few days to get my act together and write something for it. Where to start? Do I go back ten years to when I was dragged off on a family holiday to Speyside, and ramble nostalgically about that first sneaky underage sip of Glenfiddich at the end of the distillery tour? No, I will start from more recent times... the drawing room of the Greshornish House Hotel in northern Skye. A wood fire lulls the room into mellow warmth, and from the window seat I look down across a sloping lawn to the deep blue waters of the loch. From the hotel’s extensive selection of malts ...  Read the complete review

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Whisky, what can I say about this mouth watering drink. I discovered this tasty whisky several years ago when a representitive of the Bunnahabhain Distillery visited my local watering hole, and, offered the patrons a few drams, seeing there wasn't many patrons in, it was more than a few. This is a very easy going single malt, I found it smooth with a slightly fruity taste, a lovely aroma, not too powerful but a lovely glowing feeling inside. Drink it neat or with a touch of water. Spoil yourself. ENJOY. ...  Read the complete review