Bunnahabhain, Single Malt 12YO Non-Chill Filtered, Islay Producer_Clos Saint Joseph The estate's vineyards occupy the

The estate's vineyards occupy the calcareous clay soils of the Estoril coast

rigorous commitment to restoring the forgotten

dried spices

these vines are managed to facilitate natural physiological maturation in an environment shaped by complex

This ancient rock provides the iron-free

Bunnahabhain, Single Malt 12YO Non-Chill Filtered, Islay Producer_Clos Saint Joseph The estate's vineyards occupy thePeat free (unusual for an Islay malt) this whisky is defined by a tropical toned floral delicacy and a whiff of coastal salinity. These floral, subtly salty scotches are some of my absolute favorites as they hint at a savory meatiness without fully overwhelming the palate with clods of scorched peat, and have a lovely sense of lift and poise rather than a density of sweet spice.