SMWS 10.62 (Bunnahabhain 11 yo 1997/2008)

SMWS 10.62 (Bunnahabhain 11 yo 1997/2008)

2008, SMWS
Single malt - Islay
Straw
56.8% ABV
Dram

Nose: Honey, smoke, peat, fried fish, tyre rubber, peanuts, hints of bay leaves.
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, oily, thickens rapidly.
Tasting: Bitter. Peanuts, coal smoke, peat, tyre rubber, fried fish, honey, hints of apple, hints of pear. With water, becomes sweeter, more honey and fruity notes.
Finish: Long. Coal smoke, crab meat, grilled beef.

Comments:

Very thick and peaty for what the official bottlings paint as a lighter Islay. Very savoury too, although it doesn't translate into salt. Water dilutes the savoury notes and brings out more honey and raisins. Nice.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.