Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old, 46.3% abv

Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old, 46.3% abv

Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old

Score 82


Average Score 83

Highest Score 89

Lowest Score 76

# of Times Scored 24

This Single Malt is distilled by Bunnahabhain in Islay.

Tasting notes:

Sherry, brown sugar and sweet tobacco on the nose. Rich, heavy, sweet tar and mild smoke on the palate.



  • Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old, 46.3% abv

    Fruit laden light earthiness, spices, caramel, sweet oak and sherry aromas on the nose. Smooth fulsome mouthfeel. Robust, dark fruit, nutty, red berries, vanilla and light spices on the palate. Hearty fruit and light sherry on a medium finish.

    80

    Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old, 46.3% abv

    Gentle vanilla, mild sweet earthiness, honey, salty caramel and floral smoke on the nose. Creamy spicy mouthfeel. Sweet, briny, floral, dry oakiness, vanilla and spices on the palate. Well balanced. Medium finish.

    78

    Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old, 46.3% abv

    Ripe old fruit, ginger, dates and figs, sweet earthy barnyard aromas on the nose. Sweet overripe fruit mouthfeel. Fulsome sweet earthy fruit then caramel and a touch of smoke on the palate. Mild tang, dark fruit on a medium long finish.

    81

    Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old, 46.3% abv

    Ripe apples, spices, dry caramel, honey and ginger on the nose. Tangy sweet citric, earthy mouthfeel. Oranges, sweet warehouse notes, fruit, cinnamon, lemons, vanilla and mild spices on the palate. Tangy sweet citrus on a medium finish.

    80

    Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old, 46.3% abv

    Fresh tart raspberries, sherry and vanilla aromas on the nose. Creamy tangy mouthfeel. Red fruit, caramel, sherry undertones and a whiff of smoke on the palate. Fulsome medium finish. Simple yet great or simply great for a 12 year old.

    81

    Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old, 46.3% abv

    Sweet rich oak, touch of peat, earthy caramel, sherry, dates and dark fruit on the nose. Tangy fulsome mouthfeel. Orange peel, cocoa, malty, soft peatiness, ginger, cinnamon and allspice on the palate. Dark fruit, sweet peat on a rich tangy medium finish.

    83

    Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old, 46.3% abv

    Oak wood chips, dry honey, old leather and dried roses aromas on the nose. Crisp fruity mouthfeel. Rich zesty oranges, spices, fruit and mild earthiness on the palate. Sweet earthy medium finish.

    78

    Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old, 46.3% abv

    Apples, mild smoke, vanilla, honey and a hint of sherry on the nose. Soft, rich, thick mouthfeel. Oily, dry fruit, smoky vanilla and peat notes on the palate. Sweet light zestiness and fruit on a medium finish.

    83

    Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old, 46.3% abv

    Initial sherry aromas then salty caramel and vanilla on the nose. Gentle mouthfeel, nutty, sherry notes and soft spices fruit on the palate. Medium soft dry finish.

    86

    Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old, 46.3% abv

    Heavy sherry aromas, dark fruit, vanilla, honey, mild tar and peat on the nose. Soft rich dry fruit with a hint of smoke on the palate.

    84

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