Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair – Scotch

This lovely whisky is one that I enjoyed both as a straight sipper and as a mix with my easy mix of ginger ale, ice and bitters. The Ginger ale or Ginger beer combines with the slight spice, mellow earthy and sweet flavours. Rather spectacularly in my opinion. Click a image above to buy a version of Bunnahabhain or this link HERE

Where’s it from?

Bunnahabhain is from the Isle of Islay off the west coast of Scotland. A biast point here, but the west coast of Scotland is probably one of the most beautiful coast lines in the world. Maybe this is for another blog but the west coast has beautiful white and silver sands. Raggedy mountain edges and shapes only the gods could make.

The distillery was founded 1881 near the port of Askaig, and the village Bunnahabhain was created solely for the purpose to house its workers. And the translates to Mouth of the River -“Bun na h-Abhainne”

The oddity of the Whisky

For Bunnahabhain being a Islay whisky. It’s characteristics are more Highland. Which I’m glad I found this out before I just assumed I would like Islay Whisky. It’s maybe a gateway into Islay Whisky, as they are more hardcore and funky to drink. Lots of peat , smokey, leathery notes and flavours. While Bunnahbhain has some smoke and peat. The overall is more in tone with Highland Whisky. For those who don’t know there are different types of Scotch Whisky. The main types being Islay, Highlands, Lowlands, Cambletown and Speyside.

Top Notch Notes

• Nose was very fruity with caramel with hints of vanilla, nuts and a touch of spice. And I also got some shortbread on some smells as well as slight salt in the back.
• Palate has a Creamy mouth feel with a a almost dried fruit flavour when swallowing. I could also taste sea salted caramel with hints of nuts and little spice. Almost like you would associate with Autumn.
• Finnish was a long and lasting hints of honey and dried fruit like slight raisin. With a small kick like a ginger beer, but not that flavour.

The Chaps at the Master of Malts Notes.

• Colour – Amber gold.
• Nose – Dried fruit and creamy caramel with hints of brine, vanilla, nuts and a touch of spice.
• Palate – Creamy mouth feel with a dried fruit influence, sea salt, creamy caramel with hints of nuts and a gentle spice.
• Finish -Long and lingering with hints of dried fruit

What notes did you find ? let us know and compare!