Bunnahabhain 27 YO A Marriage of Casks

Bunnahabhain 27 YO A Marriage of Casks, 48.4 %

This is a bottling in the series Single Malts of Scotland by independent bottler Elixir Distillers. It is a vatting of four casks (“a marriage of casks”) filled back in 1988, 1989 and 1990. All the four casks were refill bourbon hogshead.

You can buy the Bunnahabhain Marriage 27 YO (Elixir Distillers) in Norway starting this Thursday at NOK 2600 (1387601). It is also available in the UK at around GBP 230.

Nose: Mild spices and a touch of the maritime. Refined and balanced. A bit dusty in character; old attic, dry parchment, memories of honey and fields of flowers. Hints of sea breeze and mild oak.

Taste: Rich and full bodied. Strawberries, vanilla and a bonanza of fruits; banana, apple, pineapple and mango. Creamy vanilla.

Finish: Long finish. A touch green perhaps. A pinch of salt. Strawberries and vanilla ice cream. Mildly dusty and oaky.

Comment: A distinguished dram of refined age!

Score 92/100

Sláinte!
- Thomas