Bunnahabhain – 30 Year Old (70cl, 46.3%)

This is a 30 year old unpeated Islay single malt from Bunnahabhain, in a 70cl bottle at 46.3% ABV. It is a relatively recent addition to the distillery's core range. Three decades in oak brought the strength down to 46.3%, and the texture is oily and mouthcoating. The nose shows stewed stone fruits, citrus oils, wood spice and a salty note. On the palate come cooked plums and apricots, malted cereals, honeycomb and a hint of ginger, over a fine-grained wood note. The finish is very long, delicately saline and spicy.