Sip It or Skip It: Bunnahabhain 12

[@bb4726-h5e]

The Bunna 12 is a staple on every whiskey enthusiast's shelf.

[@whiskeyisajourney]

Agreed! Cheers!

[@rhinelander9554]

Bunna 12 is always a sip for me.

[@whiskeyisajourney]

Same. And the 2022 CS is even better.

[@Rohit_M]

Bunna12 definitely deserves all the praises. It is in the camp of very few good quality to value whiskies around.

[@whiskeyisajourney]

Totally agree. Cheers!

[@darthiceman12345]

LOL "General comments... in general" All I thought of was Austin Powers "Allow myself to introduce... myself" Keep up the great content!

[@whiskeyisajourney]

That's funny. Austin Powers. I was thinking the same thing. Cheers!

[@robertjennings9105]

Just picked this bottle up today. Just starting to explore into Scotches and I’m happy with this purchase. In CT. I paid $70.00. Definitely a crushable bottle.

[@whiskeyisajourney]

It is a staple in my collection. If you ever get a chance to pick up the cask strength version of it do it. It's even better in my opinion. Cheers!

[@djbeacon6895]

Peter, good tasting notes. I get just a whiff of smoke on the Bunna 12 for some reason. Love it and sharing with BourbonFriends, they have all loved. On my 3rd bottle. And even better is their 12 Year CS. Cheers!

[@whiskeyisajourney]

The CS is very good! I keep trying to find the smoke and never can. One day I will.

[@kevinnordby4808]

Bunnahabhain 12 always gives me of a tootsie roll note on the palate. I don’t go to it much if I have Edradour 12 but it’s definitely a sip and a wonderful and affordable bottle to show up at a friends house with or as a gift.

[@whiskeyisajourney]

I need to hit my hands on the Edradour.

[@pizzawarlord9232]

Bunnahabain 12 is a staple on my bar. Just a terrific pour. If you get a chance get the 2022 Bunnahabain 22 year cask strength as it was one of the best releases last year. The 2021 Bunna CS was okay but the 2022 was phenomenal

[@whiskeyisajourney]

I have it and agree...It's fantastic!

[@OnIiKa]

Actually discovered last night that Dalwhinnie 15 and butter crackers like Ritz it's an amazing pairing. The aftertaste is a butter Caramel. Especially with some mild white goat cheese. It was really good.👍

[@petevj]

Love Dalwhinnie 15 and chocolate.

[@whiskeyisajourney]

That sounds great. Finding food that is a good pairing with whisk(e)y makes it even better.

[@OnIiKa]

@@petevj dark, white or milk? 🥰

[@petevj]

@@OnIiKa I prefer milk, the bitterness in dark can overpower the delicate spirit in Dalwhinnie.

[@OnIiKa]

@@petevj interesting. I will try that. Cheers. My colleague brought some small fudges with a hint of espresso. I already asked for some, might be awesome.

[@umami0247]

All spice is a berry looks like pepper just bigger. It is also called Jamaican pepper it’s ground with mace and clove to make a spice blend.

[@whiskeyisajourney]

I'm surprised I never knew this. I guess you are never too old to learn.

[@peatbull3426]

Its classic. Its legend. Its small holy grail. Every novice should start its journey with Bunna 12 in sherry category. Amen. Good stuff Peter. Well done. 👍😁🥂🙋🏻‍♂️

[@whiskeyisajourney]

Thanks. Can't go wrong with this one.

[@torbenmortensen75]

Bunna 12 is amazing, should be in everyones whisky collection :-)

[@whiskeyisajourney]

Agreed! Cheers.

[@johngirlando]

Bunna 12 was the first Isla that I tried, and a bottle has been on my shelf ever since.

[@whiskeyisajourney]

This will always be on my shelf as well. Along with a bottle of the cask strength as well.

[@petevj]

Its an outstanding whisky and was a staple on my shelf for years, but then... the 2022 cask strength 12. You start to reach for the 12 but somehow end up holding the cask strength.

[@whiskeyisajourney]

I know. The 2022 CS is fantastic! I can honestly say it's in the running for my 2023 scotch whisky of the year.

[@Joe-ub5rs]

I watched the whole video, even though the outcome was no surprise. Bunna 12 is a great bottle, wish it was easier to get here in AL, I haven't seen a bottle in 5 or so months. It goes for $83 here so I usually pick it up in GA or FL. - Cheers!

[@whiskeyisajourney]

After I said it might be the last time it appears in a video I got a little depressed. I've got to find other ways to match it up with other whisk(e)y to keep showcasing it on the channel.

[@Joe-ub5rs]

@@whiskeyisajourney How about Bunnahabhain 12 vs Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 or Bunnahabhain 12 vs Bruichladdich OLC or just Bunnahabhain against some of its own iterations.

[@tragic504]

I like putting a dash of this in my old fashioneds to give a lil salt and smoke to complement the sweetness.

[@whiskeyisajourney]

That sounds good. I'll have to try that.

[@jimreichel1466]

Well, I'm on my third bottle since the beginning of the year, or is it my fourth. I really like this scotch and it is definitely a sip it for me.

[@whiskeyisajourney]

Right on! Sip away. Cheers.

[@TryinitwithOliver]

Heard of this one hope to try it. I have 3 Isley Scotches. I’d like to have more.

[@whiskeyisajourney]

Give this one a try. It's not peated but still very good.

[@stuffandwhiskey]

“Consistently good” is spot on. Definitely fans here. And words are definitely hard sometimes. 😂

[@nitramgnal]

It's on my shelf, and is always replaced when i finish a bottle.

[@whiskeyisajourney]

It's a good one to keep replacing.

[@johnk7093]

Bunna 12 is one of my fav drams... if it was a skip, we would of had words.... hahah but I knew you like this so I hit play... haha, great vid man... can't wait to see what you do with the fights. cheers

[@whiskeyisajourney]

I think I've got some good flights lined up. Your idea is still in the flight lineup.

[@johnk7093]

@@whiskeyisajourney Yes… can’t wait!!!

[@lyacoubian]

there are two lower proof (under 50% ABV) single malt whiskies that are ever-present in my collection. Yamazaki 12 and Bunnahabhain 12. Other than that... DITTO on all the other comments.

[@whiskeyisajourney]

I'd be going through multiple bottles of the Yamasaki 12 if it were less expensive.

[@lyacoubian]

@@whiskeyisajourney Can be had for $179 here in SoCal.

[@tonylastname6468]

5th Fridays, are yours, Freaky Friday. You choose something related to what it appears near in the calendar, something fringe, something you've wanted to talk about personally but has not fit into your categories, but not random. It's your fun review, fuck the algorithms.

[@whiskeyisajourney]

I like that idea! I like it a lot. Cheers!

[@tonylastname6468]

@@whiskeyisajourney I forgot to mention, pardon my French, please.

[@whiskeyisajourney]

@@tonylastname6468 I speak French all the time so it's all good with me. 🤪

[@McIntyresMalts]

Nice one Peter, Bunna 12 is definitely a sipper!

[@whiskeyisajourney]

Much appreciated. It's a good one to have on the shelf. Cheers!

[@graveshotx]

The only reason I don't have a bottle of bunna 12 is that the bunna 12 CS is just better in every way, and I have limited shelf space. That said, when I go to english bars I'm always looking for a pour of Bunna 12.

[@whiskeyisajourney]

The CS is so good! Hard to get otherwise I'd do the same.

[@ronanmcconnellable]

I dunno if I'd agree on every way. The CS is beautiful with a gorgeous palate and great mouthfeel and the way it clouds with water is a great experience. But on the nose the normal 12 wins out imo

[@FreedsFirstTime_Whisky_Reviews]

It's so good man, seriously good stuff for that price point. Dying to get my paws on the CS.

[@whiskeyisajourney]

You need to find it! It's honestly very good.

[@dane5896]

Excellent stuff, I prefer it over the 18yo.

[@whiskeyisajourney]

It was my Scotch of the year last year.

[@chriskellas2902]

How does it compare with the Bruchladdich Classic Laddie?

[@whiskeyisajourney]

Two completely different offerings both equally delicious.

[@leanidis300]

So i was looking to but me some Dalmore 12 but was hesitant due to the 40% ABV, now I'm seriously considering the Bunnahabhain 12 @ 46% instead....

[@whiskeyisajourney]

IMO there's no comparison. Bunnahabhain is on an entirely different level.

[@leanidis300]

@@whiskeyisajourney Ok, so I've tried a variety of Scotchs from Oban, Mecallen, Ardbeg and others, but never Bunna or Dalmore price is close with Bunna slightly more but, I'm looking for taste and punch

[@whiskeyisajourney]

@@leanidis300 get them both and blind them😜

[@leanidis300]

@@whiskeyisajourney lol money is no object for some of us...Slange Var