Review #331; Scotch #118: Bunnahabhain 10yr 2009 The Whiskey Barrel Selection

This is a 10 year old Bunnahabhain bottled for The Whiskey Barrel, aged from 2009 to 2019 in a First Fill Olroso sherry barrel. No color added, and bottled at cask strength.

ABV: 57.1%

Nose: Heavy Plum, Apricot, Allspice, black pepper, honey,

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Heavy Plum and baking spices, black pepper, figs, toffee

Finish: Medium Length, warm, citrus, plum, baking spices, black pepper.

Rating: 7/10

Hard to go wrong with sherry finished Bunna, and Im generally a big fan of anything finished or aged in Oloroso. This is a winner in my book.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect