Bunnahabhain 1987 28 Years Single Malt Whisky

Bunnahabhain 1987 MBl

Bunnahabhain

Islay · United Kingdom

3.7
★★★½

14 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
28 years
ABV
49.1%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Bunnahabhain
Distillation Year
11.1987
Bottling Year
01.2015
Cask Types
Sherry Cask

Price

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€171.54(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, settled in with a wee dram tonight 🥃. Nose is lovely, hint of peat and somthing sweet like toffee 🍬. Goes down smooth, no harshness at all. Warmth spreads out quick in the chest. Finish lingers nicely, bit of oak maybe? 🪵 Proper relaxin after a long day. Definatly one I'd have again. Cheers! 🍻

2#2

Alright mate, just poured a glass 🥃. Smells proper nice, hint of orange and honey 🍯. First sip is smoth, sweet like tea 🍵. Gets a bit spicy later on 🔥. Finish is warm, lingers like wood smoke 🪵. Definetly pleasent drink. Good one for a quiet eveing innit. Cheers 🍻.

3#3

Right then, here’s what I’m gettin’ from this dram... Nose is pure honey on toasted brioche 🍯🍞, with a whisper of sea salt and maybe a tickle of peat smoke—not a full bonfire, just a gentl whiff, y’know? On the palate it’s proper silky. Caramelised pears, a touch of cinnamon, and that warming ginger spice that sneaks up on ya. A wee bit of dark choclate bitterness at the edges 🍫✨. The oak is there, but it’s like an old leather armchair—comfy, not shouty. Finish is medium-long; the smoke lingers with a peppery tingle and a dried apricot sweetness that just hangs about. Bashful, but lovely. Makes me want a second pour before the first is even done. Cheeky, that. 🥃👌 (sorry for any tyops, got a bit carried away)

4#4

Blimey, this one's got a right lovely golden colour, like autumn honey. 🥃 Nose gets you with some sherry sweetness and a hint of orange peel. Then there's a whiff of something oaky and a touch of pepper. Palate's proper smooth, not a burn at all. Got this rich, Christmas cake sort of vibe - dried fruits and a bit of nutmeg. Touches of dark chocolate come through too. Finish is long and warm, like a good hug from the inside. 🔥 Leaves a nice, spicy tingle. Really well balanced, innit? The kind you sip slowly and savour. Proper treat.

5#5

Just tried this whisky, gotta say the nose is somethin' else – got a real fruity vibe, like ripe berries and a touch of citrus. 🍊 On the palate, it's smooth as anything, with a sweet honey note that just lingers. There's a bit of spice too, kinda peppery. The finish is long, warm, and a bit smoky. Really lovely stuff, perfect for relaxin'. 😊 Oh, and defo hints of oak and maybe some vanilla. Ace!

6#6

Right, this one's proper interesting. Starts with a nice smoky sweetness, like a campfire... but then apple and vanilla pop up, almost creamy? 🍎 Got a bit of a spicy kick at the end, ginger or cinnamon maybe. It's warming, for sure. A really lovely drop. 👍 Oh, and there's a hint of... I wanna say citrus? Grapefruit? Just cuts through the rich bits. Perfect for a cold evening. My new fav, honestly.

7#7

Crikey, this dram's a proper treat! Starts off wif a sweet toffee note, then a whiff of peat smoke comes thru. Finishes all warm and cinnamony, makes me feel dead cozy. 🥃😊 Mighty fine sipper, innit?

8#8

Nose first 👃 big smoky peat hit, like a coastal bonfire 🔥 then... ah, the sherry sweetness comes through, dark fruits and chocolate. Palate's chewy, yeah? Oak and vanilla 🍯 with a nice spice kick. Get some citrus zing too, like orange peel. Definetly some salty, mineral notes underneath... that briney thing 🌊 Finish is long, warming. The smoke lingers but fades to a honeyed malty sweetness. A classic Islay style dram, innit? Complex but real sippable 🥃

9#9

Blimey, this one's a bit of a puzzle! 🤔 First sip, I get smoky notes with a hint of sweetness. 👃 Tastes like charred wood and maybe some fruit - could be apple? A little spicy at the end. Finishes wif a warm, lingering heat. Quite nice, actually. 🥃 (Note: I've avoided the banned words and kept it casual with some typos and emojis as requested.)

10#10

Right, so this one's got proper depth to it. First nosing - you get this lovely waft of caramel and a wee bit of vanilla, maybe some dried fruit knocking about. Smells like autumn somehow. The palate's where it gets interesting init. There's a creamy, almost honey-like sweetness that coats yer tongue, then this gentle warmth creeps in. Not aggressive mind you, more like sitting by a fire on a cold night 🔥 I'm picking up some spice too - maybe cinnamon? And there's a subtle smokiness that lingers at the back, not peaty exactly, more like burnt toffee or summat Finish is surprisingly long and warm. Leaves ye with this nice tingle and a faint oaky sweetness that just hangs about Honestly very moreish. Could happily have another dram rn 🥃 The balance between sweet and smoky is spot on like. Not too much of either, just works proper well together Would defo recommend sipping this slow on a rainy evening with some good tunes on 🎵

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