1989 Bunnahabhain, AD Rattray 24 yo 45.3%

Bunnahabhain is one of the Islay distilleries that produces absolute nectar, but isn`t particularly peaty-smoky-phenolic. On the nose it`s almost floral with vanilla and butterscotch and a softly creamy toffee palate, but more than that it is extremely complex and although low alchohol(!) still needs a drop of water. Age has heightened the aromatics and mouthfeel of this particular malt and it really is a superb dram. (CW 05/06/14)