Bowmore Distillery
ABV 58.5%
Some off-notes which I really didn't like, although the smokescreen saved it.
Arthur Motley
Speciality Drinks
The Single Malts of Scotland
Brand
Speciality Drinks
Bottler
1990, 16 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
16
Age (Years)
58.5%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
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.
Score: 6.8
Taster
Nose: Fish market, light smoke and flowers. Weetabix and bourbon biscuits. Very intriguing.
Palate: The chocolate hit is immediate. Explosive smoke ignites in the middle. Deep and quite rugged. Well put together.
Finish: Long, gently smoky.
Comment: Water smooths it down, but the rugged edge is what makes this a winner.
Score: 7.8
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