The Single Malts of Scotland

Bowmore Distillery

1990, 16 Years Old

Speciality Drinks

ABV: 58.5%

Age: 16 Years Old

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Islay

Bottling: Speciality Drinks

Overall
Score

7.3

Tasting Notes

Nose

Grubby and leathery initially, with a mushy old orange and a bit of woodsmoke. With water a bit of soapiness came up.

Palate

Woodsmoke to the fore, with some baked apple.

Finish

A little burnt plastic.

Comment

Some off-notes which I really didn't like, although the smokescreen saved it.

Taster Score

6.8

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