Bunnahabhain Staoisha 8 Years Old 2013 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml, 57.1% ABV

This Bunnahabhain Staoisha 8 Years Old is a heavy peated delight, distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2022. Matured in a Dechar/Rechar hogshead and bottled at a powerful 57.1% ABV by LMDW for their Artist Collective 6 series, this whisky is a true masterpiece. The nose is a feast for the senses with notes of seaweed, charred wood, marine peat, and smoked bacon.

On the palate, it is surprisingly soft and sweet at first, but quickly develops into a bold and intense flavor of charred wood and smoked nori, leaving a lasting impression. The mouthfeel is rich and oily, coating the palate in a smoky and savory taste that lingers long after each sip. The finish is a perfect balance of smokiness and sweetness, reminiscent of smoked lemon sorbet, leaving you wanting more.

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Bright gold.

Nose: Lively and original. On the first nose, aromas of daffodill, coconut milk and verbena vigorously push back against the mineral salt-rich peat and distillate aromas. Notes of green olive, liquorice and aniseed are also detected.

Palate: Powerful and full. Unlike the nose, the palate is characterised by omnipresent notes of oily, earthy, salty, ashy, spicy, chocolatey and herbaceous (cut hay) peat. The remarkably fruity mid-palate (canary melon, grapefruit) gradually becomes delicately creamy and floral (iris, hyacinth). The end of the palate is not only peaty but also especially vanilla.