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Bowmore Distillery

Bowmore 18 Years Old 1993

ABV 61.6%

That whisky needs a dash of water to cut the edges. Clean, big with that wonderful exotic fruit character that some Bowmore proudly display.

Martine Nouet

Specification

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Bowmore

Brand

Bowmore 18 Years Old 1993

Expression

Single Malt

Type

18

Age (Years)

2012

Year of Bottling

61.6%

ABV

Islay

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Medicinal. Distant smoke. Some TCP. Bog myrtle. Pretty restrained at first. Takes time to come to life. A mineral note. Lots of exotic fruit. Passion fruit.

Palate: Dry, slightly sooty. Fizzy spiciness wrapped in sweet vanilla syrup. Plenty\rof exotic fruit.

Finish: Dry. Spicy. White pepper.

Comment: That whisky needs a dash of water to cut the edges. Clean, big with that wonderful exotic fruit character that some Bowmore proudly display.

Score: 8.3

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Gentle and luscious with mango and peach and some passion fruit behind (it's hot so add water). After water some parma violet, a little smoke, linseed oil (cricket bats).

Palate: Long and balanced with masses of tropical fruit - especially after water - that reddens into strawberry. Water is needed to get the full textural effect.

Finish: Delicate smoke seems to break free.

Comment: Subtle, layered, long. Tropical fruit. Bowmore's are highly prized, grab this\rwhile you can.

Score: 9

8.6
Overall Score

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