Bunnahabhain Connoisseurs Choice Single Cask #805 Whisky 22 Year Old · 2001 Vintage
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Discover the allure of Islay with Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 Connoisseurs Choice (2024). Distilled in 2001 and aged for 22 years in refill American hogshead (Cask #805), this remarkable single malt is part of Gordon & MacPhail's prestigious Connoisseurs Choice series.
Notably unpeated, it delivers a unique taste of Islay's essence, featuring notes of honey, dried fruits, and gentle maritime brine, complemented by hints of vanilla and oak. The finish is smooth and elegant, with a subtle nuttiness, offering a delightful contrast to the island's famed smoky whiskies.
Product Details
Tasting Notes
Colour
Pale gold with sunlit honey highlights.
Nose
Soft, honeyed aroma with ripe dried fruits and a touch of vanilla over warm oak. A gentle maritime brine wafts through, lending a saline lift to the sweetness. Subtle nuttiness hints at the aging, delivering a poised, unpeated Islay character.
Palate
Silky and refined on the palate, this Bunnahabhain opens with honeyed sweetness and dried fruit, carried by a whisper of maritime brine. Vanilla and light oak weave warmth and gentle spice through the center, while a subtle nuttiness emerges toward the finish. The texture remains smooth and elegant, preserving Islay’s coastal, non-peated character from start to finish.
Finish
A smooth, elegant finish that lingers with a subtle nuttiness. Vanilla and oak echo softly as coastal brine and honeyed dried fruits drift away, leaving a refined, velvety warmth long after the sip.