An undeniable highlight among the new bottlings in the Single Malts of Scotland series is this Bunnahabhain 1980 . A sherry butt which was bottled in 2014 but released just now, two years later.

Bunnahabhain 34 yo 1980 (46,6%, Single Malts of Scotland 2014, sherry butt #847945, 257 btl.)

Nose: yes, yes, richness and delicacy all the way. Classic fruity notes (oranges, dried apricots, pineapple), with a light waxy edge and some leathery touches. Cinnamon and mint. Also almond notes and restrained oak. In the background I got a slight burnt sugar note. Mouth: fruity start (rhubarb jam,...