Signatory
8.3

Signatory

Bowmore Distillery

1968

ABV 46%

At first tasting, I was hard-pressed to find any Islay character at all. On a second tasting, the next morning with a fresh palate, I began to find some smokiness. Even then, it seemed to emerge on the tongue for two or three minutes.

Michael Jackson

Specification

Signatory

Brand

1968

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

46%

ABV

Islay

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Salty. Parsley. Vegetal. Rooty. Possibly iris root and even a hint of gin?

Palate: Light, firm, smooth, ferny. Some lavender.

Finish: Herbal. Very restrained peat-smoke.

Comment: At first tasting, I was hard-pressed to find any Islay character at all. On a second tasting, the next morning with a fresh palate, I began to find some smokiness. Even then, it seemed to emerge on the tongue for two or three minutes.

Score: 7.8

Jim Murray

Taster

Nose: Sweet (ish) with a peculiarly limp peatiness that has to be searched for. Very odd!

Palate: Light and exceptionally malt-rich at first, salivatingly so. The smoke is no more than a wisp, followed by an absorbing mix of bittersweet spices.

Finish: Soft peppers, chocolate, vanilla and an almost apologetic, yet delicious, hint of peat.

Comment: One of the lightest, least peaty Bowmores I've tasted. Really delightful.

Score: 8.8

8.3
Overall Score

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