When the folk of Bowmore formed an angry mob to chase the devil out of the church (which is of course round, offering him nowhere to hide), down the road and through the distillery, it was assumed that he must have made his escape in a cask heading to the mainland aboard the Maid of Islay. Some first fill sherry casks at Bowmore make you wonder though, how can whisky be so devilishly delicious? This third and final Devil's Casks release uses both oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks for the first time.
This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed photos just get in touch!
Corinth raisins, salted caramel, melted chocolate, sticky prunes and flamed orange peel.
More sea salt and chocolate, candied peels, rich dark fruits, gentle smoke and spices.
Long with complex coffee and cherry notes.
Also I agree with others here, this is insulting.
"Dear fans, please send more money" is the message coming through, and it's a sad one for those of us who have supported the distillery. The age statement is gone, and the price is more than triple both I and II... sigh. It might be great, it might not, but who wants to risk it? Frankly, it's insulting to customers, and a huge punch in the teeth to longtime Bowmore supporters.
Taking piss taking to another level
Alongside Diageo's Special Releases. Producers need to realise they've overstepped the mark with these 'limited' or 'small batch' releases lacking any information for the consumer including an age statement. Yet they want us to part with £190. You'd be better buying a bottle with no label from the bloke in the pub.
Bowmore are u alright? You sure about the price??
