85
- Nose
- Pungent, definitely coastal. Creosote. Touch of TCP. Tarry rope. Kippers. Hint of broom.
- Palate
- Silky and soft. A well integrated sherry influence. Floral. Candied grapefruit. Plum jam.
- Finish
- Long, lazily fading out on fruity and liquoriced notes. With light smoke floating around.
- Comment
- A beautiful Islay malt in a sherry refill dressing. Rich aromatic development, great combination of strength and sweetness.
87
- Nose
- A creamy start then creosote on hot wood, dried fruits and a sooty thread of smoke. Behind is a melon-like softness. Even better with water. Burnt toast, sultana, fruit cake. Complex.
- Palate
- A touch of smouldering wood, Arbroath smokie, soft fruits and then bitumen and soot.
- Finish
- Black olives in brine.
- Comment
- A fantastic dram and proof that Bowmore is back.
Whisky Magazine Issue 59
The Blenders Art - Kentucky Bourbon Festival - First look at reopened Scapa - Whiskey rebellion - The price of malts - 40 whiskies reviewed - Milling Malts - American Ads - Glenrothes Dinners.
Published October 2006.
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