Bunnahabhain – 7 Year Old Douglas Laing Provenance McGibbon's 2007 Single Cask (Summer 2015) (70cl, 46%)

This is a 7 year old Islay single malt from Bunnahabhain, distilled in 2007 and bottled in summer 2015 by Douglas Laing. It is a single cask bottling at 46% ABV in a 70cl bottle, from the series that was previously called The McGibbon's before becoming Provenance. The nose begins with an old-fashioned barber shop scent of hairdressing oils and shaving cream, followed by soft barley and sea air. The palate is rich and sweet, malty in the manner of Horlicks, with some spice. The finish brings mint, barley sugar, peppery warmth and a syrupy texture.