Bunnahabhain Cruach-Mhona

Cruach-Mhòna (speak "Croo-ach Vhona") is gaelic for peat stack. Normally Bunnahabhain stands for unpeated or low-peated whisky which is kind of unique for Islay. This one is special peated release for the travel retail and comes in the 1 litre-bottle. It is unchillfiltered and uncoloured.

The colour is bright golden.

On the nose you first get sweet peatsmoke and iodine. At first it is very fresh with hay and lots of bright fruits. There are also earthy tones. At least this was my first impression. Later after I sipped it, the nose turns darker. I get nearly a spicy rum-like nose with licorice and a smallish alcoholic bite.

The palate delivers peat. A good portion Islay-peat. It's strong on the attack and offers some citrus. There are dusty, muddy, earthy tones and a bit sweetness. It has a light-medium body. There are woody undertones and a slight metallic aftertaste. I guess this one is quite young.

The finish offers peat, wild berries and nutty, a bit briny flavours. It's quite long.

Overall this is an enjoyable whisky. It is quite unusual for the distillery and for the assumed young age this is a complex dram.

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