Bunnahabhain 2013 9 Year Old, Tri Carragh Single Cask

Tri Carragh are big fans of this unpeated distillery. It has just the right hint of coastal, which they think is a giveaway if doing a blind tasting. Although young, they felt that the best of these island characteristics shone through. Ideal to be included in their first release line-up.

Region: Islay
Age: 9 Years
Distil Date: 07.03.13
Strength: 58.3%
Cask Type: Refill Bourbon Hogshead
Outturn: One of 358 bottles

Tasting notes:
Nose: Initial unreduced nose of boozy vanilla sponge and marzipan, followed by sweet tobacco, fresh sea air – almost like when a freshwater river meets the sea with beach fire embers with a hint of burnt marshmallow from yesterday’s s’mores. The nose with water is moral floral, heather, grassy sand dunes, seaside leaves with a hint of lemon.

Taste: First a lovely sweet and salted under ripe pear, lingering lemon and mint cordial, sherbet, white pepper, and lasting apple flavoured vape. With water it still has a hint of smoke with a slight spice bite, much more juicy sweetness now with more apple and melon. Seaside freshness throughout.