Bowmore Claret

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 8 by Michael Jackson and Doug McIvor.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Very big in both departments. Lots of recognisably claret-like fruit-and-cedar notes-and a powerful response from Bowmore smokiness. Palate Bowmore beats Bordeaux. Finish Toffeeish (more port-like) fruit fights back convincingly. Oak keeps the contestants apart. Finally a salty battle is won by the distillery character. Comment The fighter beat the boxer, but it was a wonderfully enjoyable contest.

Doug McIvor Nose Intensely perfumed, ripe summer fruits, bubble gum and honey melon? Evolving to show base notes of peat and more concentrated fruits. Palate Delicate to medium bodied. A gentle oiliness carries initial bursts of fruit to drier complexities. Finish Teasing, lingering, quite feminine until that Islay smoke kicks in. Comment An elaborate malt which enhances Bowmore's association with perfume. Good enough to wear!