Bowmore Distillery
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
The Whisky Exchange
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
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
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
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