The Islay Cousins: Bunnahabhain 12 and Bruichladdich 12

The Islay cousins, Bunnahabhain 12 and Bruichladdich 12 are a dreamy combination. They are subtle, smooth, and, oh so gentle. Although they are both a bit polite and contained, they have a wonderful character a girl takes to right away. Bruichladdich is sweeter than his understated cousin. However, he can take a girl by surprise. He packs a whopping 46 percent alcohol.

Scotch: Bunnahabhain 12

Pronunciation: Boon-a-HAV-un

Region: Islay

Reviewer	DC Scotch Chick	CA Scotch Chick
Color	Melted honey.	Honey with red highlights.
Nose	Salty then sweet.	Ocean air.
Body	Light, full flavored but contained.	Gentle, polite.
Palate	Light smoke with a bit of fruit towards the end.	Oatmeal with just a whiff of smoke and salt.
Finish	Short but sweet.	Short, bright, ascends to the roof of your mouth.
Comments	A gentleness I associate with all of our favorite Islay scotches.	Delightfully subtle – well worth knowing.

Scotch: Bruichladdich 12

Pronunciation: BRU-ikh-KHLAD-ikh

Region: Islay

Reviewer	DC Scotch Chick	CA Scotch Chick
Color	Yellow.	Blonde.
Nose	Salt, dried apricot.	Sweet, salty.
Body	Light but creamy.	Gentle, creamy.
Palate	Creamy taste, sweet sherry, butter.	Sweet butter, butterscotch.
Finish	Quick but smooth and still creamy.	Quick, smooth, bright.
Comments	Almost too polite.	Treats a girl right.