Home Tasting: BUNNAHABHAIN 1979 19 Year Old Single Cask Collection #13459

Clear in appearance, showcasing the house style prominently. BUNNAHABHAIN 1979-1999 19 Year Old THE SINGLE CASK COLLECTION #13459 49% One of 210 bottles ・Aroma: Green apple, old white wine, vanilla, diluted honey, muscat, white flowers, grassy notes, initially clear but with a slightly smoky depth emerging from the back, subtle peatiness. ・Flavor: Green apple and vanilla, grassy notes, dry malt, moist peat, gentle honey sweetness, somewhat briny, the flavor is fundamentally clear with good balance. While it carries some of BUNNAHABHAIN's characteristic roughness and slight bitterness, in this bottle it is transformed into depth and complexity. Body: Light to Medium. ・Aftertaste: Honey sweetness and grass. The aforementioned roughness remains but surprisingly pleasant. ・Dilution: Does not break down. Each component becomes more distinct. ・Overall Review: The clean and clear bourbon cask flavor is enhanced by BUNNAHABHAIN's characteristic roughness, resulting in an unexpectedly deep and delicious profile. The balance is excellent and the flavor is not tiring to drink. 【Good/Very Good】 Selected by Mr. Moriyasu and bottled by Alan Japan (now Whisky One) as part of the Single Cask Collection. BUNNAHABHAIN 1979, 19 years old. While BUNNAHABHAIN often exhibits a rough and slightly bitter flavor from the latter part of the palate to the finish, this bottle's overall freshness and clarity make its character more easily discernible. Surprisingly, the roughness and bitterness connect to a pleasant depth and complexity, resulting in an enjoyable experience.