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 found this dram a very strange experience. For me there was a strange almost ribena-like blackcurrant undertone throughout which made it pretty unpleasant. I can definitely see why some people would enjoy this style of pour, but this one was not for me.
I wanted to like this. But its a cynical offering. Sort of a middle ground malt. There are much better similarly styled whiskys that cost less. The coffee and chocolate flavors are cliched in this drink. I am afraid I am off bowmore on the strength of a couple very average bottles.
Its good...actually its very good. Quit a lot going on raisin sweetness combined with a bit of peat some gentle smoke. Nice oily mouthfeel. It tastes like a 15 year old . Needs to settle down in the glass for a bit to get the best from it.
Sheer heavenly bliss for a North End Ukrainian from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada ! Unfortunate in this province we must pay through the nose for our libation ! Bow ore is worth it !
I really like sherry casked and finished Scotches, and I recently started drinking peated Scotches. I love the smoke in a good peated Scotch. This Scotch is very sherry forward in the nose and the palate, with a smoky peated finish. The best of both in my opinion. I took off one star for the chill filtering and the added color.
