Bowmore 1970 21 Year Old

Bowmore 21 Year Old Maltman

I previously tasted a young Clynelish by this bottler, but like I said, they have other whiskies in their range, like this 21 Year Old Bowmore. On the buttery nose, I am welcomed by all the typiscal Islay aromas: seaweeds, sweet peat, salt and greasy coals. A lot of lemon and a bit of vanilla, but really only a little bit. Reminds me a lot of the...

Score 84/100

Bowmore 15 Year Old - Darkest

An amazing expression, and vastly superior to the previous Darkest edition. Matured for thirteen years in bourbon casks before being finished in oloroso sherry casks, the nose is an uncanny blend of chocolate fruitiness with the classic Bowmore sea-air freshness (think eating a raisin and biscuit Yorkie while standing on the banks of Loch...

Score 80/100

Bowmore 12 Year Old

Nose: slightly sharp, fragrant smoke. Somewhat reminiscent of burnt paper. Vague, lemony sweetness underneath. A bit of black cherry. Taste: a thin mouthfeel leads into sweetly smoky flavours. A funkiness unique to Bowmore, that burnt wood/burnt paper note. Something ever so slightly off-putting, hard to put my finger on. Finish: Smoky dryness. ...

Score 79/100

Bowmore 12 Year Old

Can an aroma be fully bodied? Somehow this malt smells fat to me, bursting with fruit, sherry and smoke. The fruit is like orange juice providing a juiciness and a cutting edge that really makes this aroma sing. On the palate it delivers the body promised by the aroma, with a balance of sweet fruity and smoky flavours. Some sherry and peat...

Score 91/100