80 Customer Reviews

• 5
  Brad 6 days ago

  A very approachable Islay. I've had Bowmore 12 a few times; that's another approachable Islay; and one is much like the other in terms of overall flavour. Where the difference lies, in my humble opinion, is the overall balance and richness of this one. The Bowmore is lovely with enough smoke in the mix to offer a reasonable alternative to the Bunnahabhain, if one prefers more of that smoky bonfire, however the natural balance here deserves attention. The sweet richness prevails with just enough smokiness to satisfy and make one tip the bottle again and again. A little water certainly adds creaminess and a final note of licorice that, to me, is worth the extra price.

• 5
  Nick b 25 July

  This is now one of favourites. Rich, sweet, balanced. For the price, hard to beat. I also love Hibiki and Nikka From the Barrel.

• 5
  Mike W. 28 April

  As good as it gets, I believe. 46% ABV, un-chill filtered, no added coloring. These things matter to me. Price... An outstanding value for what you get. Bunnahabhain 12 has a lot to offer. Love it.

• 5
  Grey Fox 27 February

  Any who doesn't like this whisky knows nothing of whisky....this is a standard that others should be judged against..yes there are finer, more complex whiskies out there...but....12 year at this price...come on.....oh and i love the Bottle..it is a Bunnahabian after all...this IS whisky.

• 4
  Patrick 27 February

  One of the last Islays I had yet to try and I have to say it was fantastic! The Sherry notes are very dominant and it is so unique with its sweetness, and for that novelty alone it is worth a purchase. It is like a Lagavulin taken to the extreme.... I would love to try a heavily peated version that challenged the sherry a bit more on the nose but for the entry level price there is no doubt it is a sneaky top dram. A flight of Laphroiag to Bruichladdich to Bunnahabhain is a fantastic way to show the diversity of flavors possible in the Islay single malts.

• 5
  David Long 22 January

  Best tasting single malt I've ever had in this age group. Delicious sipping scotch.

• 5
  John Robertson 22 January

  I came across Bunnahabhain a few years ago and was very impressed with it.

• 4
  The Musician 14 January

  Realllllly nice ! I like a sweeter whiskey...just a hint of smoke...no shrill aftertaste and a lovely deep colour to it...which is why I hate the bottle design...looks a bottle of port.Redesign the bottle...I like to see the whiskey through the glass !

• 5
  Gautam Sehgal 2 January

  I had for the first time .... awesome taste ... had without ice or water ... just as it is ... rolled it around the tounge ... got wornderful taste & aroma.. mind blowing

• 5
  Donald Kohlmier 27 November 2016

  Smoky vanilla cream with a nice sweetness. One of my favorites.

• 4
  John McGowan 23 November 2016

  A quality dram. It has a lot going on. Sherry, spicey, marzipan, sherried fruit. A wonderful mouth filling whisky. NO COLOUR , although the website says otherwise. A good honest and hearty dram .

• 4
  Kevin 19 November 2016

  Legs are fast. Lack of viscosity suggest a Oloroso rather than PX cask. Nose - very sweet, dried fruits and some tropical fruits from the longer fermentation with Lactobacilli beginning to dominate the ethyl acetates, acetate esters and ethyl esters, suggesting a wooden washback. Light smokiness from gentle Peating. Slight rubber from feints, despite very narrow cuts 72-64%ABV Slightly sulphur possibly from candle in cask. Palate - sweet, salty, dried fruits and tropical fruits. Peach, mango,.wood spices detectable but not strong Finish - medium, sweet, mixed fruit, Sherried at end.

• 5
  Roman 11 November 2016

  An amazing rich flavour, stands out amongst other whiskeys

• 5
  Anonymous 27 October 2016

  One of the finest whiskies I've had the pleasure of tasting and owning that's 12yrs and at that price.

• 5
  Shaggy 2 August 2016

  Another beautiful malt

• 5
  AC 30 June 2016

  Great malt. One of my favourites for uner ?40. It has good body palate and nose without the strong TCP hint that you get from some Islays.

• 4
  Jason Debly 16 May 2016

  "Nose" (undiluted) Light peat, garden fresh mint, piping hot brewed black tea, and a touch of loam. Sherry lurking in the background. Sherry? Yeah, in an Islay malt? I know. Bewildering, but more about that later. "Palate" (undiluted) Spicy dark red fruits of plum, Moroccan dates, figs delivered courtesy of aging in fine sherry casks. But, this is not simply a sherried dram! The sherry notes are lightly peated. The peat action is not your usual over-the-top Islay blast but rather evoking pleasing dry, flint-like, weathered beach stone, graphite taste. "Finish" (undiluted) Sweet malt lingers with oak, tarragon and rosemary. Wet wood beach bonfire smoke too. A faint echo of peat.

• 5
  Mikkel F. L. 26 March 2016

  Seriusly great malt! This sherry-matured islay malt is one of the Best whiskies i have ever tasted. I give it my highest of recomendations. The sherry isn't a overcoat or overpowering in any way. Simply a compliment to the malt itself! But watch out, there seem to be sine problems with the 12yo in the American marked (they seem to be of pour quality). But here In Denmark, everything seems to be just fine (quality wise). Sl?inte!

• 2
  Anonymous 14 February 2016

  Disappointing...inoffensive but lacking in any distinct flavour.

• 5
  R. Shephard 31 December 2015

  Lovely and smooth with a hint of peat but not overly so. A lovely whisky to sit in front of a roaring fire with. To Mr A. Hunt - I imagine you're taste buds have been shot to death with cheap low grade alcohol