Bowmore Distillery
ABV 40.6%
Bowmore? Where's the smoke? Who cares, this is a beautiful whisky.
Dave Broom
Celtic Heartlands
Brand
Celtic Heartlands
Bottler
1968
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
40.6%
ABV
Islands (Non Islay)
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Incredibly fruity: melon, lychee, peach, kiwi. Gentle and soft; very light oak, a hint of smoke.
Palate: Good grip balanced by that fruit salad that runs from start to finish. Soft and plump with enough zestiness to stop it being flabby.
Finish: Long, drying.
Comment: Bowmore? Where's the smoke? Who cares, this is a beautiful whisky.
Score: 8.3
Taster
Nose: Very aromatic. Fruity. Smoky. Ortega grape.
Palate: Light to medium. Firm. Slippery smooth. Ripe banana. Pineapple. Grape.
Finish: Fragrant smoky dryness. Ferny. Just a hint of the sea.
Comment: Fresh, very drinkable. Doesn't remotely taste it's age.
Score: 8.5
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