Bunnahabhain 1971 125th Anniversary
| Category | SINGLE MALT |
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain |
| Bottler | Distillery Bottling |
| Bottling Series | 125th Anniversary |
| Vintage | 1971 |
| Bottled Year | 2006 |
| Age | 35년 |
| Cask Type | Ex-Sherry Hogsheads |
| Cask Number | - |
| Bottles Released | 750 |
| ABV | 44.9% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Islay |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
Colour
full gold
air Nose
the first thing that strikes me is that it smells like a 1970 Bruichladdich. Bleeding obvious? Well, had you tried Olivier’s ultra-bold wine, you’d have understood why I wrote that. Aromatic and very fruity, the Laddie starts on mangos, ripe bananas and very ripe melons, with notes of citrus fruits (mostly tangerines) in the background as well as light honey and pollen. Then we have a gentle oaky cavalry (?) coming, with quite some vanilla, a little ginger, white pepper, hints of nutmeg… Then it’s back to fruitiness with notes of beurrée pears, quinces and apricots (all from the wine!), with also a distant smokiness, something slightly toasted and again a little ginger. A success, no doubt. Phew, it seems that Jim knew what he was doing and, above all, managed to keep the whisky in those casks for just the right amount of time
restaurant Palate
I think the wine’s much more obvious now, but that’s probably because I know that wine quite well. Starts with a nice mintiness, something smoky, lots of apricots and quinces, candied lemons, spices that are unusual in whisky such as saffron or poppy seeds… The whisky (and the former bourbon casks) strikes back with vanilla, melon, soft tannins, the whole getting woodier and woodier, gently drying, I’d say just below the limit. Phew (again!) The finish isn’t extraordinarily long but balanced, with the oak counterbalancing the ripe melons and tangerines plus notes of caramelised nuts and sultanas. Excellent indeed despite the very low strength. It worked – phew! (Serge, will you stop that!). 91 points . Bunnahabhain 1971/2006 ‘125th Anniversary’ (44.9%, OB, 750 bottles) No soupping up this time…
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