The Coterie Release 2020: 2012 Rum Cask - Bunnahabhain

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Tasting Notes

Colour

Light Straw

Nose

In contrast to its lightness the nose is packed with dark demerara sugar, caramel, ripe banana, tropical fruits, prunes with hints of red chilli and tobacco

Palate

Candied fruit gives way to white chocolate truffles, hints of coconut, sweet oak and Caribbean all spice

Finish

Lingering finish with a creamy maltiness, citrus and figs

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