Bunnahabhain (Staoisha) 11 Year Old - 2013 | Thompson Bros. (UK Exclusive)
An exciting new Bunnahabhain release from Thompson Bros, which has been bottled from a Islay single malt matured in a refill hogshead. Distilled 1st November 2013 and matured for 11 years, then bottled November 2024 at 53.9% vol. Only 185 bottles filled for this UK exclusive, stylish artwork by KMG.
Tasting Notes
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Nose
Persian dried limes, redcurrants, salted almond praline, lobster roll, black cherries, Ghormeh Sabzi, mechanics toolbox and fruity smoke.
Palate
The smoke is enveloping, initially the red fruits continue before turning quite acidic and savoury. The cask is in great balance with the powerful spirit. The mechanical aspect continues with a touch of WD/40, some iodine tinctures and a bit of hydraulic fluid.
Finish
Peat steals the show on the finish line but doesn't dominate, cranberry follows along with nougat.