The Single Malts of Scotland
7.3

The Single Malts of Scotland

Bowmore Distillery

1990, 16 Years Old

ABV 58.5%

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

Arthur Motley

Specification

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

Tasting Notes

Arthur Motley

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

Dave Broom

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

7.3
Overall Score

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