Dewar Rattray Bowmore 15 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 46 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Sooty. Treacle toffee. Palate Peaty, earthy, cedary. Charcoal. Finish Robust. Sharp. Hot. Comment Some of the classic Islay elements are there, but discordant. Not well rounded.

Dave Broom Nose Sweet, poached pear with a nutty malt at back. Coconut and vanilla. In time sage perfume which with water becomes more oily and lavender like. Palate Very perfumed. Has become essence like. The overt lavender is calmed with water, making it sweet and lightly smoky once more. Finish Smoke. Comment A good spirit dented by that essential oil quality.