Signatory Bowmore 1968

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 14 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Salty. Parsley. Vegetal. Rooty. Possibly iris root and even a hint of gin? Palate Light, firm, smooth, ferny. Some lavender. Finish Herbal. Very restrained peat-smoke. Comment At first tasting, I was hard-pressed to find any Islay character at all. On a second tasting, the next morning with a fresh palate, I began to find some smokiness. Even then, it seemed to emerge on the tongue for two or three minutes.

Jim Murray Nose Sweet (ish) with a peculiarly limp peatiness that has to be searched for. Very odd! Palate Light and exceptionally malt-rich at first, salivatingly so. The smoke is no more than a wisp, followed by an absorbing mix of bittersweet spices. Finish Soft peppers, chocolate, vanilla and an almost apologetic, yet delicious, hint of peat. Comment One of the lightest, least peaty Bowmores I've tasted. Really delightful.