Bunnahabhain 1980 34 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 2362

Jul 6, 2026, 23:06:37

Pouring myself a dram last night and the nose was fantastic – proper strong green tea hit me first, then Big cinnamon swirling in like a Sunday morning. There’s something very lovely about how it sits there, deep gold in the glass, with hints of chestnut honey and toasts crackling in the background. Oak spices come through loud and proud, almost like crunching some pine needle underfoot. Surprisingly, it’s not as dusty as some I’ve had, just smooth, maybe a little tea-ish but in a good way. Definitely the strongest yet most balanced one I’ve tried – pairs brilliant with Brownies, honestly. Cheers to that 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 2244

Jul 3, 2026, 14:55:03

Sipping this dram, I get a whiff of strong green tea and a hint of big cinnamon, like toasted walnut cake with a drizzle of chestnut honey 🥃. The nose is all in keeping with the palate – a little tea‑ish, much less dusty, and there’s a long, mellow finish that feels like tea at the Balmoral. Very lovely, with notes of brownies and cakes everywhere, plus a whisper of pine needle crunch. Honestly, it’s the best of honeys mixed with oak spice, and it just keeps going. ☕️🌲

Whiskyspace Notes 2048

Jun 26, 2026, 01:49:12

Just poured myself a dram and wow, the colour’s this lovely deep gold, proper inviting. The nose was fantastic straight away – got this strong green tea vibe, almost like I’m back at the Balmoral sipping their proper brew. There’s crunching some pine needle in there too, which is oddly refreshing. All in keeping with the nose, loads of chestnut honey and the best of honeys swirling around, but it’s not cloying. Much better than I expected, honestly. Big cinnamon hits you mid-palate, and the oak spices are proper generous – think walnut cake and toasted nuts. A little tea-ish but in a good way, and the finish is long with a touch of balsamic sweetness. Not a hint of dustiness, just cakes everywhere in the mouth. Strongest dram I’ve had in ages, but it’s all so well balanced. Proper lovely stuff. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1969

Jun 24, 2026, 13:58:11

Oh, this one’s proper lovely! First whiff—absolute chestnut honey, the best of honeys, like you’ve just cracked open a jar from some posh farm shop. Then a proper strong green tea vibe, not that weak Earl Grey nonsense, but something you’d get at a fancy hotel with cakes everywhere. Speaking of, I swear I could taste a bit of walnut cake in there, big cinnamon kick too—proper autumnal. On the palate, it’s much less dusty than some older ones I’ve had, which is nice. Still got that old age showing a wee bit, but in a good way—like a well-worn leather chair, you know? Loads of oak spices, almost like crunching some pine needle with a side of toasts. The balsamic note is there too, but not overpowering, just enough to make it interesting. Finish is long, proper long, and it’s all in keeping with the nose—word for word, really. A little tea-ish at the end, but in the best way. Very lovely stuff, much better than the last one I had. Cheers to that! 🥃✨

Whiskyspace Notes 1913

Jun 24, 2026, 02:34:21

Blimey, this one’s a proper belter! The nose was fantastic – big cinnamon and chestnut honey upfront, with a hint of strong green tea and toasted walnut cake. On the palate, it’s the strongest yet, with many more oak spices and a balsamic kick that’s most balsamic. Old age started to show a wee bit, but in a good way, like a well-worn armchair. All in keeping with the nose, obviously. There’s something tea-ish lingering, almost like crunching some pine needle in a woodland bakehouse. Brownies and assorted beverages everywhere – proper decadent. Reminds me of teatime at the Balmoral, but with more peat in the tank. 🍂🍵