Elements of Islay Bn9 (Bunnahabhain)

This is a marriage of four American oak hogsheads from the Bunnahabhain distillery, made in a rarer peated style, distilled in 2014 and aged for more than seven years. A dram full of decadent chocolate and pleasant fruit, rounded out by some brine and dense smoke. 2,185 bottles produced.

Core Flavour: Rich chocolate, orchard fruits, brine, bonfire smoke

Cask details: Four American oak hogsheads, distilled in 2014 and aged for more than seven years

Tasting notes:
Nose: Runny caramel, Belgian chocolate seashells, a hot malted milk drink, thick coated chocolate biscuits and a creamy chocolate milkshake. Hints of cooked orchard fruits and tobacco leaf at the back.

Palate: Honey-roasted parsnip and smoked, crispy bacon. Lots of brininess and some dried figs combine nicely with well integrated bonfire smoke.

Finish: Ash and orange-dark-chocolate along with a touch of thyme. Thick, dense wood smoke remains.