Bunnahabhain 2008 Manzanilla Cask 11 / 52.3% / £131
Tasted neat
This Bunnahabhain was distilled on 2/7/08 and bottled May 2020 at 52.3% from Manzanilla sherry casks. A “limited release” we still got 9249 bottles from the famous Warehouse #9! Tasting notes read:
This magnificent 11 year old malt enjoys rich flavors
of nuts, fruit and toffee, with a salted caramel finish.- Color: russet (1.3)
- Nose: hazelnuts, milk chocolate, stewed prunes, pumpkin, and candycorn
- Taste: nut brittle, salt, bay leaves, leather, vouvray wine, and vanilla
- Finish: long, thick, and sweet; maraschino cherries
Another absolutely gorgeous ex-sherry Bunnahabhain, at just 11 years old it tastes rich and stately. There is some incredible funkiness with this Manzanilla cask! You can find some interesting expressions / distillery limited releases newly at this page if you’re interested in a similar bottle.
Rating: 92/100
