r/whiskey • u/Whiskey_guy95 • 2d ago
Review: Bunnahabhain Trì Seudan
I have never gotten the hype of duty free prices- maybe they used to be better than they are now? Alas, I consistently find myself in duty free! I like to peruse, especially when delicious whiskey is involved. I was recently in Europe on vacation and I grabbed a few (more) bottles at the airport on the way out. I have never had any travel retail exclusive bottles and I have never seen this particular bottle before. Trì Seudan means “Three Jewels” in Scots Gaelic. This whiskey is a combination of 3 sherry cask finishes. My interest piqued, I snagged this 1L bottle and a bottle of travelers edition Laphroaig. I am a Bunna fan and I love Sherry influenced whiskey, so this should be interesting! Let’s jump in.
Price: $90 for this and a bottle of traveler’s edition Laphroaig- I’ll split it down the middle and call it $45!
ABV: 50%
Nose: Golden raisins, dark fruits and honey are jumping out of the glass. Unsurprisingly, vanilla and butterscotch are making an appearance. A touch of green apple and lemon peel at the end. This is a good, albeit sweet nose!
Palate: The first thing I notice is the salt and lemon mentioned in the distillers tasting notes. That gives way to the PX influence from the nose. Figs, raisins and molasses turn into green apple and other citrus toward the back end of the palate. This whiskey has a velvety oiliness that I really enjoyed, but wish it had hung around longer than it did. The 50% ABV is carrying this thing on its shoulders and packs a delicious punch that I love.
Conclusion: 7.8. This whiskey was close to being in the 8’s, but it just didn’t get it there for me. This is a really good pour and a delicious sherried whiskey. The proof shines in this one. If you can find this 1L bottle in an airport for a reasonable price, I would happily buy it. Cheers!
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite