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

Whiskyspace Notes 2113

Jun 27, 2026, 08:27:39

Last mooching round those tiny little shops in France and Italy I picked up a dram that honestly? Chef’s kiss 🥃 Tasted like all those great, great whiskies I’ve had at whisky-geekery meetups, you know that warm, peaty, slightly briny vibe from those old Islay-style drams? Reminded me so much of the rare old single malts I tried at a mate’s cellar tasting a couple years bac. Dead proper stuff, no frills, just hits different after a long week of work.

Whiskyspace Notes 2054

Jun 26, 2026, 04:28:54

This dram's got a proper toasty start - think brown bread fresh from the oven, with walnuts and a hint of cinnamon. Then it kicks in with this spicy edge, not overpowering but definitely there, like a quality sherry that's been left to age in a leather-bound humidor. The finish is rather long, dry, with a touch of liquorice and halva sweetness lingering. Tight on the palate, not too smooth, but I can't say no to that earthy, cigar-like depth. Proper nice, mate. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1899

Jun 24, 2026, 01:03:41

Got a dram that was a deep full‑gold colour, pretty tight on the palate at first – a lot of cinnamon and a whiff of licorice. Then it opens up into a rather long, spicier yet side, like an old engine humming, with hints of tar and a touch of engine oil. There's an earthy sherriness that takes me straight to bodegas in Jerez, plus a nice leather and leatherette feel that makes me think of cigars in a cosy lounge. The finish is dry but sweet, like walnut cake and a bit of dough, with a faint nutty, tobacco note. Very good, really comforting sip. 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 1861

Jun 23, 2026, 21:08:11

Aye, this one’s got a real kick – spicier than I expected, with cinnamon and a dry punch that lingers. The nose hits you with engine oil and whiffs of fumes, oddly nostalgic, like an old garage. On the tongue, it’s tight but smooth, earthy sherriness blending with walnuts and liquorice. Reminds me of walnut cake and toasted brown bread, proper hearty. There’s a halva sweetness too, and the finish? Rather long, very good. Makes me think of bodegas in Jerez and a quality sherry, but with a leather edge. Smoky, almost cigar-like. Full gold in the glass, and that excellent dry and spicy sherry vibe just keeps coming back. Not bad at all, actually quite brilliant.

Whiskyspace Notes 1858

Jun 23, 2026, 20:42:39

Right then, first sip hits you with this lovely licorice kick — wasn't expecting that at all. Then it opens up into proper earthy sherry territory, almost like walking into one of those old bodegas in Jerez. There's a touch of leather, sort of old leather and that plasticky leatherette thing going on, quite interesting really. The cinnamon is bloody bold — like proper warm spiciness that coats the tongue. Then comes the walnut cake, honestly like someone crumbled a slice right into my glass 🍰 A bit of dough there too, bready and rich. It's quite tight and dry, good quality sherry influence without being too sweet. The finish lingers with more cinnamon and that walnut warmth. Absolute corker this one, transports you straight to "the triangle" where they make the good stuff 🥃