Dewar Rattray Bowmore 1991, 14 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 56 by Dave Broom and Arthur Motley.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Immediate smoke and light sootiness. Mint chocolate mixed with Soreen malt loaf. Palate Fishy. Finish The slight mustiness of age mingled with rose petal, then smoke descends like a fog. When it lifts there’s a flavour akin to old kipper boxes. Comment Old Bowmore is fascinating: it either becomes light and tropical with no smoke or reduces into this anchovy like concentration.

Arthur Motley Nose Floral phenols and pencil shavings. Smoker’s toothpaste and floral air freshener. Damp autumn leaves and river mud. Palate Treacle, burnt sugar and cinnamon sticks. Finish Coffee-like bitterness. Comment A little mucky on the nose when diluted.