Bowmore 1990, 16 Years Old

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.