Bunnahabhain Moine 15 Year Old, First Fill Sherry Cask, Cask #05012, 2010, The Whisky Jury, 56.4%

The 56.4% ABV sets a strong context for this single malt. Dark fruit and walnut sit alongside smoke and coastal salt, a combination that feels warmly balanced in the notes.

Reviewed by fern compass

Nose

Raisins, figs, and walnut, Smoky malt with a coastal salty edge

Palate

Dark dried fruit and creamy sweetness, Bonfire smoke, warm ash, and salinity

Finish

Lingering smoke, nutty sherry tones, and cocoa, Spice and tea-like tannins