Bowmore 15 Year Old was matured initially in bourbon casks before a finishing period in oloroso sherry casks. It balances the distillery's signature coastal peat with layers of dark fruit, spice, chocolate, and warming oak. Rich enough for peat lovers but refined enough to pull in people who normally avoid Islay altogether.
A spiced, fruity nose with notes of prunes, sherried peels, a little sultana flavour, cinnamon and nutmeg. It develops on milky coffee and dark chocolate.
A rich, oaky palate with wood resin and creamy toffee. Hints of plum wine, damsons, black pepper, soft wood-smoke and chocolate malt.
Long, spiced finish with buttery toffee and malt.
A good sweet tasting whisky with a sharp burn gives off notes of smoke and cinnamon peaty/leafy goodness
Lovely colour and smell. Taken with ice and lemonade (sacrilege to some I know, but I like it). Full of Strength and character. Definitely one to keep handy
The smoke to over the taste and smell, smelt like a bonfire. I tried it with a mixer but the smoke took over to the point it became undrinkable.
The smoke to over the taste and smell, smelt like a bonfire. I tried it with a mixer but the smoke took over to the point it became undrinkable.
This is really good whiskey, not my usual but enjoyed the peaty smooth taste. Drank it neat & this was very good.
