Bunnahabhain The Cooper's Choice 2001 14 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 2367

Jul 7, 2026, 04:54:39

Just poured a dram that’s full gold in the glass, and straight away it’s like walking into a bodega in Jerez – dry, earthy sherriness with a kick of cinnamon and spice. There’s this whiff of fumes, almost like old engine oil, but it’s not off-putting – just gives it a proper depth. The taste is spicier than I expected, with walnut and halva sweetness lingering on the tongue. Leather and toasted brown bread come through too, kinda odd but it works. Reminds me of a walnut cake my gran used to make, but with a wicked dry finish. Bit of a rather long aftertaste, but in a good way. Excellent dry and spicy sherry influence here – not too cloying, just warming. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 2301

Jul 5, 2026, 03:24:28

Ah, this one’s a proper belter. First sip hits you like an old engine coughing to life – there’s this oily, almost mechanical edge, but then it softens into something more inviting. The colour’s a deep gold, maybe with a hint of amber, and the nose gives off whiffs of fumes mixed with burnt brown bread and walnuts. It’s oddly comforting, like walking into a bakery that’s been left to go stale but still smells wonderful. On the tongue, it’s tight at first, dry as a bone, but then – bam – a wave of earthy sherriness crashes in, along with this spicy kick that lingers way longer than expected. There’s a touch of leather, both real and the faux kind, and it’s got this bready doughiness underneath. I’m getting hints of halva and walnut cake too, which is mad, but in a good way. The finish? Smoky, with a tar-like aftertaste and a rather lot of cinnamon dancing around. It reminds me of those old bodegas in Jerez, minus the heat – more like sitting in a quiet cellar with a cigar and a glass of quality sherry. Proper bonkers, but I’d have another. 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 2198

Jul 1, 2026, 05:49:06

This dram’s got a real full gold look to it, proper rich on the eye. The nose? Straightaway hit me with toasted brown bread and walnuts, but then these odd whiffs of fumes creep in – like an old engine room or somethin’. Leather and engine oil notes too, earthy sherriness creeping through. Dry as a bone, but wait for it… it’s spicier than I thought, with cinnamon and liquorice stickin’ around. Reminds me of those dusty bodegas in Jerez, but not quite the same. Tight on the palate, needs a minute to stretch its legs.

Whiskyspace Notes 2172

Jun 28, 2026, 04:55:42

This dram starts with a proper full gold colour, like a quality sherry from those bodegas in Jerez. The nose is all dough and toasted brown bread, with walnuts and a hint of walnut cake – rather comforting, actually. A whiff of fumes reminds me of an old engine, maybe some leatherette or tar lurking in there too, which gives it this tight, dry backbone. On the palate, it’s spicier than I expected, with cinnamon and liquorice dancing around, but there’s also this excellent dry and spicy sherry character that ties it together. The finish is long, leaving behind whispers of cigars and engine oil – not unpleasant, just... rich. Very good stuff, this. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 2166

Jun 28, 2026, 03:03:45

A proper dram, this one. The nose hits you first with whiffs of fumes and old engine, but there’s an earthy sherriness underneath that’s quite inviting. On the palate, it’s full gold and rather dry, with a touch of dough and more engine oil notes. I’m getting hints of leather and leatherette, which I suppose fits the theme. There’s a rather on liquorice at first, then rather a lot of cinnamon kicks in, followed by delicate notes of toasted brown bread and a spicy kick. The finish is rather long spicier yet, lingering like a cigar in the back room of a bodega in Jerez. Quality sherry comes through, and the whole thing transports you to 'the triangle' – whatever that means. 🍷✨ Not bad, not bad at all. SGP:461 - 87 points, if you care about that sort of thing.