Bunnahabhain 1987 26 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 1490

Jun 6, 2026, 24:16:52

Honestly this one hits different right from the first whiff - it’s giving very young whiskies but done so well, like first fiddles playing a sweet and sour tune. A big boy on paper but totally swallowable, kinda fresh and fruity and complex all at once. ✨ I’m getting tinned peaches and strawberries upfront, swirled with acacia honey and a hint of verbena. There’s a lovely earthy touch underneath, like walking through damp grass. Then it opens up to apples, pineapples, gooseberries - even grapefruits and mangos show up. Perfect fruitiness, honestly. The finish? Quite long, with this distant beach bonfire vibe and a coastal smoke whisper. Sherry notes come through softly, gold and warm. It’s quite easy to drink, kinda like grape jelly mixed with marshmallows and jellybeans. Different, but I like it a lot. Even very elegant, y’know? 🔥

Henry Palmer

May 27, 2026, 04:33:29

Wow, 62.5% vol. but it feels surprisingly manageable. First sip hits with a burst of lovely fruits – grape jelly and tinned peaches come straight to mind, almost like a tropical fruit salad 🍑。 There's a lovely sherry sweetness there, very light and elegant, not cloying at all. Then that coastal smoke creeps in, just a whisper really, like a distant beach bonfire mixed with a bit of earthy touch. It's fresh, fruity and complex, but quite easy to drink. The finish is quite long, with echoes of mangos, grapefruits and even a hint of banana liqueur. A big boy, for sure, but the maturation feels perfect – everything is in balance.

Melissa Chapman

May 20, 2026, 02:25:04

Quite cosy, this one 🥃 I get soft vanilla, a bit of honey, some gentle oak and a wee smoky edge. Feels warm and rounded, with a fruity sweetness and a peppery tingle at the end. Nice little fireside dram, really.

Lily Richardson

May 7, 2026, 02:42:03

Well, this whiskey's got a real nice smoth feel, with hints of smoke and a touch of vanila. It warms ye up proper, perfect for a cozy night. 🥃🔥 A bit of fruitiness too, like pear or appl. Lovely stuff! 😋

Finley Baker

May 3, 2026, 15:01:22

Oh wow, this one's proper lovely 😍 First sip - bit of honey and vanilla, yeah? Then there's this warm spice thing kicking in, like cinnamon maybe Smooth on the tongue init 👌 Hints of toffee and... is that dried fruit? Pear perhaps? Nose is gorgeous - getting some oak and a wee bit of smoke Not too peaty though, which I prefer tbh Long finish 👏 Caramel notes linger nicely Just the right amount of sweetness without being sickly Perfect for a cold evening by the fire 🔥 Would deffo have another dram of this one 9/10 from me 🥃