Some time ago when reviewing the Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair , I said I needed to try a recent batch of the Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old which it would be replacing (in part).

This version of Bunna 12 was introduced in 2011. It was upgraded on different levels: higher strength from 40% to 46.3% ABV and it is now bottled unchill-filtered and uncoloured. It was about time I updated my review of the old batch .

Bunnahabhain 12 yo (46,3%, OB +/- 2017)

Nose: sweet and creamy, but also earthy and leafy, with some smoky oak and light sherry. A...