Bunnahabhain 40 year old, 41.9%

Ultra-aging from Islay’s venerable maker of unpeated whiskies. Eucalyptus, baked apples, applesauce, fragrant oak, potpourri, sherried oak, candy shop, and strawberry hard candy envelop the nose. A soft palate offers gener- ous flavors of warm dark chocolate, lemon sorbet, and soapiness. The structure is light, but the depth of flavors more than compen- sates. The finish is long and loaded with chocolate. It’s remarkably light, but offers plenty of complex, well-integrated flavors. (Release date: 10/24