Adelphi Selection Bunnahabhain 21 Year Single Malt

Adelphi Selections, based in Ardnamurchan, Argyll, in the Scottish Highlands, sources and bottles an exclusive collection of super-premium single-malt, single-cask Scotch whiskies from the most respected distilleries in Scotland. The Adelphi Nosing Team is chaired by world-renowned whisky expert Charles Maclean. On average, one of every 40 barrel samples tasted is selected for bottling under the Adelphi Selections label. Each selection is made by judging the unique characteristics bestowed by individual casks, resulting in rare bottlings that represent a completely unique and authentic representation of a given distillery and a given cask.

A rich caramel-gold color, this 1991 bottling from the Bunnahabhain distillery, is 1989 juice aged for 21 years in ex sherry casks (barrels previously used to age Sherry) and bottled at cask strength, which is 49.1% ABV in this case. Its long-lasting bead indicates good texture and finesse. Aromas of warm sea breeze, sand dunes and toffee biscuits dominate the nose, with hints of orange rind and citrus fruits in the background. Notes of salinity on the palate are tempered by a toffee-rich texture and taste, making this the perfect after dinner malt.