A 15 year old released in January of 2007 from the legendary Bowmore distillery in Islay, finished in Sherry casks, imparting a rich sweetness that blends well with the peaty elements.
Dark and punchy. Sherry notes, juicy Corinth raisins. Spices. Creamy, mochaccino, sweet dates.
Rich, woody, pine oil. Syrupy. Lovely, creamy toffee and malt. Smoky.
Spicy, toffee, sherry, barley.
I had this neat with ice, it has a light colour with a small hint of cherry to smell. It has a spicy flavour which is powerful on the palate also has a sliyoaky undertone, the taste does not linger and quickly disappears.
Smells sweet and Smokey in my glass with a little ice. Tasted on the bitter side but Smooth as it went down. Not sure I would add this to my favourites
Beautifully produced. Flavour is a little sweeter and less medicinal than a traditionally crafted malts from Islay. But than means you can drink this without water if to your taste - I always add 2/3 water and it is fabulously smooth either way. The hint of honey and sherry sweetness is lovely in equal measures also. Not my favourite due to lack of peatiness but a definitely strong alternative.
One of the more skillfully distilled Islays I've tried - a truly artful blend that hits you up front with honey and sherry sweetness, but never let's you forget its peaty origins. Yet the balance is perfect - not too much of the one or the other, just smooth perfection.
A good sweet tasting whisky with a sharp burn gives off notes of smoke and cinnamon peaty/leafy goodness
