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    Bowmore 12 Year Old 70cl Whisky

    Scotland • 70cl • 40%
    Number of reviews:(207)
    Product details
    regionIslay Whisky
    style

    Single Malt

    age12 Year Old Whisky
    bottler

    Bowmore

    country

    Scotland

    distillery/brandBowmore Whisky
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    Bowmore 12 Year Old

    The heart of the Bowmore range, the 12 year old exhibits some beautiful coastal notes with a gentle peat, it is the balance that the floral element presents that makes this a great entry bottling for Bowmore.

    Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

    Nose

    Coastal smoke and ash soon make way for bergamot, orange zest, lemon slices and some hay before becoming rather floral, heather smoke now competing with the ash.

    Palate

    Lovely and rounded, honeyed even, initially. Vanilla, perfumed smoke and coastal elements develop. Dark Peat. Blossom, oily sweetness.

    Finish

    Smoky and long. Sea spray, dry grass, a touch of ash and citrus.

    Overall

    Classic stuff and the heart of the Bowmore range. Smoky, fruity, coastal, delicious.

    Winner of 8 spirit awards

    Gold
    Gold
    Scotch Single Malt - Islay - 2013
    International Wine & Spirit Competition
    Gold
    Gold
    Scotch Single Malt - Islay - 2019
    International Wine & Spirit Competition
    Silver Outstanding
    Silver Outstanding
    Scotch Single Malt - Islay - 2014
    International Wine & Spirit Competition
    Silver Outstanding
    Silver Outstanding
    Scotch Single Malt - Islay - 2017
    International Wine & Spirit Competition
    Gold
    Gold
    Single Malt Scotch - to 12 Yrs - 2013
    San Francisco World Spirits Competition
    Gold
    Gold
    Distillers' Single Malts 12 years and under - 2022
    International Spirits Challenge
    Silver
    Silver
    Distillers' Single Malts 12 years and under - 2022
    International Spirits Challenge
    Silver
    Silver
    Independents’ Single Malts 21 years old and over - 2019
    International Spirits Challenge

    Allergy Information

    This product does not contain any notifiable allergens
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    Miles away from the Bowmore 15.

    Smokiness was charcoal and not the pleasant wood smokiness of older Bowmore or Ardbeg and certainly miles away from a Lagavulin. The oily mouthfeel on the palate is also interesting but not particularly pleasant. Aromas and flavors of orange and honey are present. Overall this is a disappointing bottle from an otherwise quality producer.

    Jason Straight Jan 13, 2021

    It is a great scotch for those who truly appreciate taste, skillful craftsmanship and life overall!!

    Totally support A Scotsman's view below: “This is a great whisky for the common man. OK so it's not going to stand up to finer whiskies of greater strength and smaller batch, but it is better than most in its price range, especially if you pick it up discounted. This 12 year old is streets ahead of your Glenlivits, Highland Parks and Glenmorangies ect. A lot of poor reviews seem to be unfair in my humble, working class Scottish opinion. It is what it is, a great honest, affordable dram for the workers of the world.”

    Romuald Dec 26, 2020

    Nicely priced 12 year old single malt

    This Islay gem has a tempered peaty note that balances well with the malty, toffee and woody nuances that satisfy through and through. At this price point, the age and complexity make it a great experience. Slange var.

    Master of Malt Customer Dec 25, 2020

    Not great

    I have to say this is one of the worst I've had from Islay. Bought in on offer at £25 and it just sits on the shelf. It's not a terrible whisky but I wouldn't pay full price for it when for a few quid more you can get a Caol Ila or Ardbeg. It has a strange off taste I can't quite describe and is a bit watery.

    Anthony Lynch Dec 13, 2020

    A Scotsman's view

    This is a great whisky for the common man. OK so it's not going to stand up to finer whiskies of greater strength and smaller batch, but it is better than most in its price range, especially if you pick it up discounted. This 12 year old is streets ahead of your Glenlivits, Highland Parks and Glenmorangies ect. A lot of poor reviews seem to be unfair in my humble, working class Scottish opinion. It is what it is, a great honest, affordable dram for the workers of the world.

    Master of Malt Customer Nov 24, 2020

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