A comparatively recent release from Bowmore, the 18 year old was launched in January of 2007 to replace the 17 year old. A perfumed, fruity offering from the Islay distillery.
Pungent, citrus. Stewing fruit, hints of damp wood and a very soft smoke.
Spirity at first, then gives way to perfume, fruit, plum jam. A good sweetness, peat smoke, grapey.
Seville marmalade, blossom, dark peat.
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Cracked this open the other day with a couple of buddies. Nice aroma, soft peat and smoke. Toffee and caramel notes/tastes. Figs and prunes. Very smooth, buttery. I was very pleased.
Blistering taste for an 18 year old. Expected it to be smoother. As to the aftertaste, can't taste none. Blast, my uneducated tongue..... It will be quite sad for me to say that I could not taste the difference between this and a 12 year old. Darn, back to my Lagavulin and Laphroaig.
My lovely daughter bought this for my 63rd....it is a wonderfully smooth drink with bucket loads of flavours. The "cigar" overtones are particularly strong but a very refreshing drink as Islay whiskeys always tend to be
Disappointing expected better
Nose - Loads of Sherry exuding berry notes, particularly a dark raspberry conserve, some distant peat smoke and aromatic vanilla Taste - Sharp sherry sweetness followed by Chocolate and coffee notes which blend together Finish - Subtle smoke lasts through and raisins with dark cigar notes Overview - A really great whisky, lose the colouring and bottle at a higher strength and it could have been a new favourite
