The Bunnahabhain 2012 Aged 9 Years (Cask #900798) is a highly coveted bottling from the prestigious Cask Strength Collection by independent bottler Signatory Vintage.Focusing specifically on this cask means looking at one of the most intense and pure expressions of this flavor profile: Identity Sheet: Cask #900798Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 64.8% vol. — a massive strength straight from the barrel, without any dilution.Cask Type: First Fill Sherry Butt, which explains the maximum extraction of natural color as well as sweet and woody aromas.Distilled: May 28, 2012.Bottled: January 14, 2022 (at an exact age of 9 years old).Limited Edition: Only 624 numbered bottles worldwide, making this a rare collector's item.Filtering and Color: Completely natural color (NCA) obtained solely from the sherry wood, and non-chill filtered (NCF). Detailed Tasting Notes (Cask #900798)The tasting community on Whiskybase (where it holds an excellent average rating of ~87/100) highlights the following profile:Nose: An initial burst of malted barley and dark raisins. The alcohol punch is noticeable at first but quickly opens up to salted caramel, plums in syrup, and a classic English Christmas cake loaded with spices.Palate: Chewy, oily, and incredibly dense. The first-fill sherry brings strong notes of bitter dark chocolate, toasted walnuts, maple syrup, and a touch of black pepper that warms the mouth.Finish: Very long and dry, marked by the direct influence of the European oak cask, leaving a lingering aftertaste of sweet tobacco and wild berries.