Bowmore 18 Year Old
¥728.00
A popular expression in Bowmore’s ongoing range, this replaced the 17 year old, which was phased out a few years ago. Fresh, with notes of salty kippers and coal smoke.
Description
The first distillery on Islay to receive a licence, Bowmore was officially founded in 1779. It is likely that the distillery’s founder, David Simpson, had been distilling in Bowmore since shortly after his arrival on Islay in 1766.
A comparatively recent release from Bowmore, the 18 year old was launched in January of 2007 to replace the 17 year old. A perfumed, fruity offering from the Islay distillery.
Tasting Note
Nose: Pungent, citrus. Stewing fruit, hints of damp wood and a very soft smoke.
Palate: Spirity at first, then gives way to perfume, fruit, plum jam. A good sweetness, peat smoke, grapey.
Finish: Seville marmalade, blossom, dark peat.
Awards for Bowmore 18
Gold Outstanding-Scotch Single Malt – Islay – 2014 International Wine & Spirit Competition
Gold Outstanding-Scotch Single Malt – Islay – 2017 International Wine & Spirit Competition
Gold Outstanding-Scotch Single Malt – Islay – 2019 International Wine & Spirit Competition
What some of our whisky enthusiast friends have said about Bowmore 18
Quote 1 “I’m just a redneck from Georgia, USA who enjoys scotch. I ordered this at a trendy restaurant and it was hot sh..tuff! Man, talk about good spirits! If I was in a drinking mood I bet I could suck up half a fifth! Average rating 4 stars? Really!? 5 stars easy! You can’t get better than this! You just can’t!”
Quote 2 “Really smooth, flavour develops beautifully. Just the right amount of smoke.”
Quote 3 “Beautiful colour, light Smokeyness with a deep thick sweetness. Amazing long, deep finish. An absolutely amazing dram even for those not keen on Islay malt!”
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