Stoic Drinker’s Notes
2017-09-02 | Good/Very Good

Bunnahabhain 1987-2014 26 Year Old BBR #2787 46%

Bunnahabhain BUNNNAHABHAIN 1987-2014 26yo BBR #2787 46%
Bottle #ブナハーブン(BUNNAHABHAIN)
A delicious balance of elegance and rustic charm. Bunnahabhain BUNNNAHABHAIN 1987-2014 26yo BBR #2787 46% The aroma is elegant, with hints of mandarin orange, light peach and apple, vanilla, a touch of coconut and ginger, with a solid malty backbone that adds a rustic feel. On the palate, it starts smoothly with citrus and vanilla notes, a sweet depth of flavor, pleasant woodiness, gentle malty characteristics. In the finish, there's a unique feinty bitterness that adds depth rather than being off-putting. 【Good/Very Good】 This is a 2014 bottling by BBR of the Bunnahabhain 1987, aged for 26 years and watered down. It has a very elegant bourbon-like cask influence with notes of vanilla and coconut, alongside a citrusy mandarin orange character, light peach and apple nuances, indicating good aging. There's a balanced malty sweetness with a rich mouthfeel. From the finish onwards, there is a unique feinty bitterness typical of Bunnahabhain, which adds depth to the flavor. This is likely due to the house style and the watering down process. Bunnahabhain 1987 has had several releases from bottlers, and they generally leave a high-level impression. This one is also very good.