Bunnahabhain – 7 Years Old 2018 Spirit of Scotland (70cl, 60.4%)

This is a seven-year-old Bunnahabhain from Islay, bottled in 2018 by Spirit of Scotland at a cask-strength-level 60.4% abv in a 70cl bottle. It is a single malt with a maritime Islay character. The nose has malt, ripe fruit and citrus with salty tones, vanilla and light spice. The palate is full and intense, with sweet malt, dried fruit, citrus and vanilla, then spicy, lightly salty notes and a subtle touch of wood. The finish is long and warming, with fruit, malt, spice and a maritime saltiness.