Bowmore 1968 25 Year Old

Bowmore 25 Year Old

Before reading I'm letting you know that I am writing this as a tribute to my Dad and it will be fairly lengthy. If all you want to read are the tasting notes then they are at the end. It was my Dad who introduced me to Single Malts properly. About 10 years ago he started discussing with me the different regions and what peatiness was etc....

Score 97/100

Bowmore 15 Year Old Laimrig batch 4

Nose: mmm cherry Twizzlers, sherry, honey, roses, soft leather notes, a hint of milk chocolate. This is has a very nice nose, not at all overwhelmed by the high abv. Neat: ah, nuts. Nice balanced mouthfeel, but all I get neat is bitter, burning, pepperyness. If you like that sort of taste, then this is definitely right up your alley....

Score 87/100

Bowmore 10 Year Old Tempest

Nose burns. Strongly phenolic and a touch of old birthday cake (it's yeast, relax dude). Flavours of bush tea, nettle and a touch of gym sock. Finish is long and spicy baby. Would pair very well with blue cheese (but no one can find any) This is really a fabulous scotch among the "uncommonly peated" varieties. I'm not saying it's Port...

Score 88/100

Bowmore No. 1

The Bowmore No. 1 should be seen as the new entry level malt. It is friendly priced, bottled at drinking strength and easy to find. No age statement, but I guess that is no longer an issue, or is it? It matured exclusively on first fill bourbon casks. The nose is sweet and fresh on vanilla, apples, grapes, lime (including zest) and lots of sea...

Score 81/100