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Bowmore 1990, 16 Years Old

Brand Bowmore
Expression 1990, 16 Years Old
Type Scotch Whisky / Single Malt
Age 16 Year Old
Vintage 1990
Abv 58.50%
Produced at Bowmore Distillery
Region Islay
Launched 1779
Availability The Whisky Exchange
Guide Price £26-£40 (US$41-US$65)
Website http://www.morrisonbowmore.co.uk

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 64 by Dave Broom and Arthur Motley.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Nose
Fish market, light smoke and flowers. Weetabix and bourbon biscuits. Very intriguing.
Palate
The chocolate hit is immediate. Explosive smoke ignites in the middle. Deep and quite rugged. Well put together.
Finish
Long, gently smoky.
Comment
Water smooths it down, but the rugged edge is what makes this a winner.

Arthur Motley

Nose
Grubby and leathery initially, with a mushy old orange and a bit of woodsmoke. With water a bit of soapiness came up.
Palate
Woodsmoke to the fore, with some baked apple.
Finish
A little burnt plastic.
Comment
Some off-notes which I really didn’t like, although the smokescreen saved it.

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