Bunnahabhain The Gathering Whisky Miniature 10 Year Old · 1999 Vintage

Colour

Sunlit gold with honey-amber depth and a faint coppery glow.

Nose

Elegant and soft, the nose opens with pear and green apple, lifted by sherry-cask warmth. Dried fig and raisin deepen the aroma, balanced by almond, vanilla and a touch of toffee. A gentle sea breeze and a whisper of malt lend maritime polish, while faint cocoa and spice add quiet complexity. A refined, approachable Islay aroma with subtle depth.

Palate

Silky, mouth-coating with sherried sweetness of raisin and fig, layered over dark chocolate, toasted almond and orange zest. Subtle spice such as cinnamon and clove adds warmth as a touch of sea salt and a whisper of oak emerge, delivering a long, refined finish.

Finish

Long, refined finish of sherry-softened fruit, cocoa and toasted nuts. Dried figs linger with vanilla and a touch of sea air, while warm oak carries through to a dry almond and mineral fade.