Bowmore 18 Year Old

Bowmore 18 Year Old

A few years ago, having loved Bowmore 12 and 15 Darkest, this was top of my wishlist for quite a few months. I think I first tried it at Christmas about 5 years ago and instantly loved it. I've not tried it for a while, (in fact I think my last sample of it was actually in Bowmore Hotel in summer 2011). Also noticed it doesn't have exactly...

Score 86/100

Bowmore 18 Year Old

This was my third and final Bowmore (after the 12 year old and - very impressive - 15 year old Darkest): the 18 Year Old. Since Bowmore is not a peatmonster (unlike several other Islay malts), the peat is still there, accompanied by ripe fruit and caramel toffee - not unlike Werther's Originals or Quality Street candy. Lovely. Diluting it with a...

Score 81/100

Bowmore 18 Year Old

I think Bowmore is a dependable distillery with some solid expressions (Tempest Batch 2) and some not-so-solid expressions (Mariner & Enigma). And that's what makes a distillery exciting and human, in my opinion. So when I uncorked the 18 year old I had no idea what to expect. The nose is salty and instantly reminds you of a dank warehouse....

Score 87/100

Bowmore 18 Year Old

This is an interesting dram with a really nice nose and finish, but a so-so palate. Very different and unusual, but somewhat addictive with peat and dark fruit, kinda like the music of George Clinton (think Parliament or Funkadelics). When I drink it I think it is weird, but then a week or so later, I want it again. I think now I'll put on some...

Score 86/100