Wilson & Morgan Bunnahabhain 25 Year

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A pedro ximenez sherry finished Islay whisky distilled in 1989 and bottled in 2014. Curiously, only 561 bottles from 3 casks: #5828-33-38, bottled at 45.5%. Only 6 bottles have come to KWM!

Andrew's Tasting Note

Nose: pineapples, mango and papayas, leather, tobacco and spices; very honeyed and earthy, Dutch licorice and Christmas cake; there is a sliver of silky vanilla and butterscotch with a hint of dunnage warehouses and classic good old whisky.

Palate: big candied fruit, a modest amount of smoke, more Dutch licorice and classic sherry cask Christmas cake notes; the palate is syrupy with a more prominent base of cream than expected and a touch of French pressed coffee; the tropical fruits are still there with a load of orange including marmalade and hints of salt and leather.

Finish: long, rich and layered; the whisky clings to the palate and continues to come in waves well after the final sip.

Comment: this is a big bold dram, a night cap malt or a perfect cigar pairing.

From the Producer

"The last ex-Pedro Ximenez casks of Bunnahabhain left in our warehouses were also the best, yielding a rich bodied whisky, intense in flavour but as creamy as a 25 years old can be. Not winey or too sweet: for all the dried raisins, the chocolate and the tropical notes, it still lets the style of the distillery shine through. A final touch of herbs, sugared black tea and gentle oak tannins adds an extra layer of complexity. A luxurious, balanced, velvety whisky in a very limited release for our longtime Asian customers."

700 ml