Bunnahabhain 1987 25 Year Old Cask #2785 Adelphi

Bunnahabhain Lombard Jewels of Scotland 25YO

I am sure that I am not alone in finding that I have more than a few "special occasion" whiskies in my war chest. I have decided that on my birthday, I shall open a bottle. Why not start with the first special occasion bottle I purchased? This Bunnahabhain is one of the independent bottler Lombard's Jewels of Scotland series. Distilled...

Score 85/100

Bunnahabhain Signatory Cask Strength 2001 10YO

Without water this is too overpowering - it's a bit of a nasal burner. So all notes are with water... A buttery nose with cinder toffee. Peatier than average for Bunna, (which still means not particularly peaty). I also get a hint of spicy ginger. It gradually mellows after a few minutes and now I can detect dark fruit with a touch of cake icing....

Score 78/100

Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old

My taste in single malts usually runs to the more powerful Islays - Laphroaig, Ardbeg, etc. I've had the 12 yr old 'Buna, and recently got the 18. Man, was I blown away!! The depth and complexity of flavors was amazing. Color was incredibly rich and dark, like a deep chestnut or oak. Lots of sherry on the nose, with the sweetness coming...

Score 90/100

Bunnahabhain G&M Collection 2005

Found this Independent bottling in a real store with humans, I read some good things about it and it was very affordable. 9 yo peated and uncolored Bunnahabhain for just €34,- seemed like a good deal so I took it to enhance the after dinner holiday experience. Nose: without water it remains a little closed with roasted nuts, vanilla, bitter oak,...

Score 86/100