Tag Archives: Bunnahabhain
Bunnahabhain 1988-2016, 28yo, 46.8% – Single Malts of Scotland
Another sample in the box of Rorschach samples from Speciality Drinks Ltd. was this old Bunnahabhain whisky. Seeing this got my interest peaked since the vintages from 1987 to 1989 are generally quite spectacular for Bunnahabhain. I’ve worked my way … Continue reading
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Tagged 1988, Bunnahabhain, Free Sample, Islay, SIngle Malts of Scotland, Speciality Drinks Ltd.
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Two young Bunnahabhains, peated vs. unpeated
Like yesterday’s duo of Caol Ila whiskies, today we’re trying two Bunnahabhains. Yesterday the comparison was in the differring alcohol percentages, today those are the same, but one whisky is peated, while the other one is more to the traditional … Continue reading
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Tagged 2006, Bunnahabhain, Free Sample, Gordon & MacPhail, Islay, The MacPhail's Collection
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BTC Sample 16: Bunnahabhain 1991-2014, 46%, Wemyss ‘A Thread of Smoke’
Yesterday’s Whatsapp discussion with SA, on the forum as ‘SigaarJood’ (he can state things like that without it being discriminatory because he’s part of a minority): Me: You’re getting a light smoke too? I’m sure as hell liking it, but … Continue reading
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Tagged 1991, Blind Tasting Competition, Bunnahabhain, Islay, Usquebaugh Society, Wemyss
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Black Bull 40 #1, Black Bull 40 #4 and a rant on Black Bull 40
A lot of bull in this post, and that might be interpreted in multiple ways. Which is a good thing. A bit of ambiguity never hurt anyone. I think it was last week that I saw announcements for the new release … Continue reading
Bodach Aislig, 35 Years Old blended whisky, 1980, 46% – Murray McDavid
When I think of Murray McDavid I think of Bruichladdich’s finishing regime, or ACEing as they like to call it. Random whiskies bottled after being finished in off-kilter wine casks. Caol Ila from a Chateau d’Yquem cask, or anything going … Continue reading
Posted in - Blended Whisky
Tagged 1980, Blended Whisky, Bunnahabhain, Cameronbridge, Glengoyne, Glenrothes, Murray McDavid, North British, Port Dundas, Tamdhu
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Hielander Whisky Festival 2016
Yesterday I went to another awesome session of the Hielander Whisky Festival in Alkmaar. I took some pictures, but obviously not of everything I tried. I am far too forgetful for that, and I also don’t want to disclose my … Continue reading
Posted in - Festival, Ben Nevis, Bunnahabhain, Clynelish, Kavalan, Linkwood, Longmorn, Springbank, Tomatin
Tagged 1976, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994, 2002, Ben Nevis 1973, Berry Brothers and Rudd, Bourbon Cask, Bunnahabhain, Cask Strength, Christmas Edition, Claret cask, Clynelish 1982, Daily Dram, First Cask, Highlands, Islay, Kavalan, Linkwood, Liquid Sun, Old Pulteney, Open Day, Sherry Cask, Solist, Speyside, Springbank, Taiwan, Tomatin, Whisky Import Nederland
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Bunnahabhain 1987-2015, 28yo, 55% – The Whisky Agency
In 2014 during the Blog Birthday Bash, Teun was kind enough to bring a bottle of 1987 Bunnahabhain. That was one of the more popular drams of the evening and my first encounter with what turns out to be a … Continue reading
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Tagged 1987, Bunnahabhain, Islay, Refill Hogshead, The Nectar, The Whisky Agency
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