Interesting fact… Bowmore 10 Year Old Tempest - Batch 1 whisky spells its name whisky as it originates in Scotland. Had it been produced in America its name would be Bowmore 10 Year Old Tempest - Batch 1 whiskey, instead of whisky.
Nose: Lots of fruit, nectarine, citrus, pear. Good peaty backbone with a hint of the coast. Fresh.
Palate: Very fruity, peaty and rich. Cereal sweetness, complex. Smoky, coastal.
Finish: Long, fresh, tangy, salty.
Hoped for a strong aroma Islay and get a calvados. Big apple in the face with just a tiny smokey note. A bit of peaty smoke in the palate but fastly transposed with the fruit arrival. If you're looking for the true Islay, that IS NOT what it seems.
..but this one i like!
...though i'm not a really big fan of Bowmore! There are a lot better Whiskys from Islay like: Ardbeg,Caol Ila,Lagavulin etc.!!!
Fruity & strong....long aftertaste! My kind of bag'!
Although you would expect something else when drinking an islay dram, more peat etc. this bottle gives me shivers. What a pleasant experience wich starts at smelling the delicious vapours coming out pouring some. For the moment one of my favourites!