Bowmore 1999 10 Year Old Chateau d'Yquem Finish Murray McDavid

Bowmore Small Batch

A few weeks ago I received a box with some Bowmore chocolates, which included a miniature of the Bowmore Small Batch. I had tried it before at a whisky festival and again when trying the chocolate, but kept a little to try it once more and write a proper note. The Small Batch is 100% bourbon matured. The nose is very malty (you can actually smell...

Score 82/100

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 10 Year Old The Devil's Casks II

So as I mentioned in my previous review.. tonight was the night of the Devil's.. I started with Arran and now time for this Bowmore.. which is a small batch release matured exclusively in first fill Sherry casks. That by the way is pretty evident from the lovely ruby color that this spirit possesses. Nose: Bowmore often mentions maturing its...

Score 90/100

Bowmore 22 Year Old 1989 Blackadder Raw Cask

Typical of this Raw Cask-series by Blackadder is the cask sediment you find in each bottle. Hence the name, of course. This Bowmore from 1989 was recently launched by Robin Tucek and his team. It is very pale, which makes me think it was a somewhat tired sherry cask. I get the typical maritime Bowmore notes on the nose, accompanied by a load of...

Score 87/100