布納哈本 2007/11年法國白蘭地桶

布納哈本 2007/11年法國白蘭地桶
Bunnahabhain 2007 /11 Year Old French Brandy Cask Finish Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

2007年開始，靜置於布納哈本終年遭受海風吹拂酒窖中八年的光陰，最後兩年半放入法國白蘭地桶熟成，11年的原酒，於2019年裝瓶，帶有濃郁葡萄香氣及鹽味焦糖風味，每支酒標都有專屬的編號，獻給喜愛布納哈本酒廠的老饕收藏酒款。

Nose: Somewhat dry and quite oily, A very airy feeling like we’re sniffing it from afar time does the trick and the it’s getting stronger and bolder: grapes, a bit of smokiness (and no, it’s not a Moine release), sultanas, sweet honey, pears and peaches, beeswax. After a few more minutes, soft and gentle peat, nuts and honeyed grapes. Fruit blossoms perfume.

Palate: Just like the nose: grapes and sultanas, a bit of smoke, honey and fruitiness but also white pepper and a bit more peat, dry ashes, honeyed pears and peaches. Slightly bitter almonds and oak spices.

Finish: Medium length, gentle earthiness, pears, gentle spice, honey, tingling sweet and oak spice.

Thoughts: Solid and good whisky from Bunnahabhain. But at the same time perhaps a bit disappointing after the fantastic offerings from previous years. Maybe It’s just a matter of a bit too high expectations or that those brandy casks needs peated spirit? The Deanston in Brandy casks is a similar case which the whisky was good but not as good as the Bordeaux release. The bottom line is that it’s a good Bunnahabhain with terrific brandy impact of grapes and sultanas, just that it’s not a breathtaking offering.