Review #106: Bowmore 12yr Islay Single Malt, 40% abv, OB

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Today's vote merits something more momentous, but I have a bottle of Bowmore and a plane to catch. So the solution is to finish it off.

nose: very pleasant -- opens with some plums and savory spices before fairly soft, woody peat takes over. faint winey notes. but really soft and balanced in general: coastal notes (salt, shellfish) + citrus (grapefruit) + vegetable oil (?).

palate: well, it's 40%. the peat tries to assert itself, but decides to sit back down. slightly phenolic and slightly sweet.

finish: longish but not boldish. peat and grapefruit with bunches of small elements, settling down to chewy malt with a touch of sherry fruit.


This is very well done. Tastes like a truly great whisky that's been watered down to 40%. A nice choice for a standard bottling. I think they still make it.

score:84

(bottling code:
08:35 067
112084)