Bowmore 8 Year Old

Bowmore 1989/2013 23 Year Old Port Cask Matured

This particular Bowmore expression was distilled in 1989, matured exclusively in port casks and released in 2013 as a 23-year old. It was launched as a limited edition of 12,000 bottles but is still widely available, which may have something to do with the impressive price tag (about 500 euros at the time of writing). The nose is very sweet and...

Score 87/100

Bowmore 15 Year Old - Darkest

I've tried a lot of whisky or wiskey, depending on which side of the pond they were distilled on. All I can say is that if i ever were stuck on a deserted island and could choose one dram, it would be Bowmore's 15 yr old "Darkest". This Islay single malt just matches me well. The combination of the sherry cask and the smokiness along...

Score 96/100

Bowmore 12 Year Old

I received for Christmas from the ex a 3-50mL Bowmore pack of 12, 15 and 18yo. I reviewed the 15 a short while ago, so let's take a look at the 12! The colour is a deep amber. On the nose, very citrusy (lemon, orange), dark honey and light peat flowing through. Quite floral. Medicinal notes are there but they are rather tame. A little sawdust....

Score 88/100

Bowmore 18 Year Old 2002 Wu Dram Clan

Well, well, this whisky was only launched this year and already it has all the hallmarks of a future classic and is hence nowhere to be found – unless you are willing to pay a small fortune. I was lucky enough to get a sample from my Dutch buddy Marcel. It’s quite the classic though: an 18 years old Bowmore that matured on a bourbon cask. So,...

Score 88/100