Bunnahabhain 12 Cask Strength 22 review
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- I'm not fond of the word "influencer". I know it means very little and, that really it's only a word but, when it is suggested that I may be an "influencer"...I feel myself recoil. I don't like the thought of me influencing anyone to do anything. I would consider myself more a suggester if there's such a thing?!
Suggester...influencer...call it what you will. There are those of us out there, giving our feelings on products. In this case whisky. And, although I do it...it is to the my peers and, to you (the whisky community) that I turn when wondering what to buy next.
"Where is this going?" you may ask. Well it's all about this Bunnahabhain 12 CS. Sometimes a bottle comes along, that is so highly recommended, I won't sit idly by and think "ah I'll get it some other time!" Indeed, I didn't even have this bottle in this series when the series started. As soon as bought and tried it though...I knew it had to go in.
Enjoy.
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U.S. Proof: Proof is 2 x ABV. Example…100 Proof = 50% ABV.
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‘If you’re licking chocolate off a brand new leather sofa and there’s someone smoking a cigar in the room’. And that dear friends is why you will keep coming back to reviews by Jim time and time again. Top job fella, top job.
😂😂 cheers Craig.
Got a bottle for christmas from my daughter....cracked it open together with my wife the other day....what can I say....a masterpiece
Definite masterpiece!
LOVE this delicious beauty! So fabulous!! Pricey but worth every penny!! I do love the influence of ex-Bourbon casks.
I've never bought the same bottle twice. After 3 drams of this i bought 2 more bottles straight away. The richest caramel and toffee notes I've ever tasted in a whisky. My wheelhouse is ex-bourbon, but this is an excellent bottle.
Jim pop a few drops of that bunna cask strength in to your normal bunna 12 think that might sort it for you fella... Potential whisky of the year there Jim.... It was mine last year.... Love it fella....
😄😄 good tip, cheers Alan.
It's not often I've seen you 'lose the bap' over a whisky, Jim. A definite now on my list of 'gotta haves.' Great description. Salivating here in Ontario! :)
😄😄 cheers Rich.
I have the 2021 which I think is really [BLEEP] good but I hear the 2022 release is even [BLEEP] better. But good [BLEEP] luck finding a bottle.
😄😄 cheers Erik.
I have yet to see one in a store near me in New York. Hopefully someday. And I hope the price isn't gouged
I think you know this one speaks directly to me buddy ❤. Actually broke down and ordered this one but have yet to open it, so very much looking forward to that 😉. Have the 2021 as well so will have to compare. Cheers!
😄😄 good man Drew. Leejay has offered me a sample of the 21 so I look forward to comparing them.
Cheers buddy.
May I inquire if you ordered from the States or the UK????
@@TJO1913 UK 🤓
Thanks for reviewing this ...béééép... whisky, Jim.
Though I find myself turning away from sherry matured whiskies more and more, Bunnahabhain (mostly) still stands tall, so curious what your pick would be in the 'if you like this... then try this' section ...
... but that one didn't do it for me: too winey. So yes, I personally understand why it is still available.
Slàinte mhath
😄😄 fair enough Frank. Can't argue with that.
Slàinte buddy.
No matter what Jim said, if you like Bunna 12 CS I would suggest Tamdhu 15. That's an easier bottle to get.
@@sugarkitty4777 Great timing :-D ... Just threw the empty bottle in the bin yesterday.
I think you like that one Jim! need to try it as not a great Bunnahabhain fan.
Nice review. Been looking for this one in Belgium. Cannot find it.
It would appear you're not alone Gert.
Only stashed one extra of these. Definitely going to be precious with it.
Was drinking this last night with a Guinness, have a dram then the Guinness and you get a lovely smack of charred oak that is just divine. Cheers. 🥃
Cheers man.
Hi Jim, looking forward to opening my bottle at some point (2022 version). Good review enjoyed watching it. Slàinte Jim
Cheers David.
A couple of buddies and I split a bottle of this as I, much the same as you I think, find the 12yo just good….
This cask strength blew my freaking mind. So so much flavour cask and distillate I feel work really well together without being out of check. I like a dash of water in it myself but however it’s taken its phenomenal stuff. Favourite of the year!! (So far) cheers. 🥃
Cheers Sam.
CRAP! Another Islay whisky I have to collect!
Honestly, I wasn't ready for the 46.3% early in my journey. Now that I went back to the same decanted bottle, (all the recent hype about this CS got me interested) I get so much nuance on the palate that I didn't get at first.
I have no doubt that many people find the standard to be a real "dessert Island, only one bottle" type of malt.
The CS is not a bad value, independent bottles show up here much higher with less age. Hard times.
Doesn't it seem that a 46% dram is really not enough. I'll add a single drop of water and the flavors are there, but much more and it loses something. But @ CS , you can go neat, one drop or Ralfy style and it's all good.
I hope they keep doing both versions, and peat too. I've really grown to appreciate Bunnahabhain a lot more. Would love to try the unpeated fully bourbon matured.
kind of a heart warming review! Love it!
Wow, that language Jim lol go wash your mouth out with some cask strength whisky! This sounds like one I’ll have to try… I don’t remember trying anything from Bunnahabhain yet tbh so I will have to correct that! Cheers.
I learnt those words from Al 😄
Oh, I'll square you up with some Bunna samples mate.
I have a bottle waiting in the wings to replace my open 2021 version which I think is really good. After this review I’m itching to crack it.. I love peated Islays but Bunna has been my favourite there for quite a while now.
Make sure to do a side by side Greig 😉
@@WhiskeyNovice happy to send u a sample of you want to try it
Leejay Brown beat you to it buddy but thank you.
@@WhiskeyNovice all good in the hood 👍
Would try it if I could get it…
You could've done this review with no audio. It's obvious how good this one is. Thanks for the review. Cheers!
Cheers Robert.
Got super excited when the 2021 release came out and spent too much to get one from the UK before it was released in the US. That one was just ok. After seeing how many people, now including yourself love this one I was able to get one in the US for a reasonable price. Looking forward to opening it. Cheers Jim
Happy days Tim. I see a few folk are struggling to get it in the US. Do you mind saying where you acquired yours?
@@WhiskeyNovice Got mine at K&L Wine in San Francisco but they sold out quick.
I’ve got both these bottles and love them both, bunna’s do it for me
Cheers Sandy.
No need to bleep out the official technical words needed to describe this Bunna Jim
🤣🤣🤣
Brilliant review I'm glad you liked it! I was thinking if you're gonna suggest Glenallachie 10 CS but the Moine Bordeaux is just so damn delicious now I'm gonna pour myself one :) Cheers!
Cheers man 🥃🥃😉
Most have given the nod to the 22 version over the 1st Ed 2021. Even claiming that it’s harder to find. That said. People say that the comparison nod to the 22 version could be due to a better neck pour from it. Later on the 21 is probably better. That’s a thought that’s floating out there. In my case I have the opportunity to locally buy a 2021 and online version of the 2022. Or… two of one kind. I’m tempted to get two of the 2022.
Decisions , decisions. Btw both @$90.
Speaking of value from 12 yr cask strengths, I had bought 2 of the somewhat of a unicorn 12 yr Springbank back in 2019 for @90 each. Ran into one in 2022 while traveling but this time closer to $200. I had to pass. Love that bottle but I agree. Too much for any 12 yr old. Similar thing to Bladnoch 10. For me it was the best 10 yr I’ve ever had. Bought 4 bottles at $50 ea. Recently found one online for @ $110. Had to pass. Grudgingly.
did you manage to get the 22 and compare the two? if you did is it true that the 22 is only better due to neck pour?
I'm a Bunna12 fan. Will look out for the #@!#! CS. THANKS JIM
😄😄😄 cheers Des.
Great review Jim. Love the Bunna 12 and up there with my top faves like Deanston 18. Been looking at the Bunna 12 CS for a while and after your review went online. A number of stockists were out of stock, but found some and ordered 2 also got a 10% intro offer at the same time so worked out at 63 quid each & free dely! Looking forward to *&^%$"* liking it.. 8o)
Cheers Stevie.
Where can I find this deal on this whiskey, I'm dying to get a couple of bottles also, thanks for any help !!!
@@frankiehawkins3877 whisky embassy
@Stevie 123
Hi Stevie, thanks for the tip on where to go and buy the 2022 bunnahabhain 12year old, I will be buying 2 bottles of this whiskey today or tomorrow, cheers brother and thanks again for the tip !!!
@Stevie 123
Hi, I just went on whisky embassy, and for some reason it said they couldn't ship to my address, it kept saying check your address, so I guess they don't ship to the US, but thanks for the info !!!
Hi Jim
I have 2 bottles of the 12year old cask strength 2021, but the 2022 is not out yet where I live, however I can find the the 2022 release, and I wanted to buy and ship it to my house, but they want to charge me a $185.00 u.s.dollars for 2 bottles of it, no matter what I just won't pay that for any whiskey, I want it really bad but not that bad, if you know where I can get it for a better price and shipping, please let me know, the site is selling it for 85 pounds a bottle,but the shipping is the issue for me, I love all of your videos and reviews on whiskey,cheers Jim and look forward to more reviews !!!
Where exactly are you ordering to Frankie?
@Whiskey Novice
Hi again Jim, I went to the bunnahabhain web site, and the bottles of the bunnahabhain 12year old cask strength 2022 is 80 pounds, but as I said the shipping is around $185.00 u.s.dollars for 2 bottles !!!
There seem to be conflicting stories as to where best to try Frankie. I see in the chat, some people getting it within the US and others from the UK. Might be worth trying some other UK sites like Master of Malt?
Jim, Almost gave this review a thumbs down, purely because I've heard so much about the bottle but have yet to see any evidence of it in my local or online retailers. 😪
Sorry to hear that buddy.
@@WhiskeyNovice I bet I can get a wee sample from Drew if I ask him nicely.