
Bowmore Vintage Collection 1988 15 Years Single Malt Whisky
Bowmore 1988 SV
BowmoreIslay · United Kingdom
10 ratings
Bottle Information
- Brand
- Bowmore
- Age
- 15 years
- ABV
- 43%
- Volume
- 350 ml
- Category
- Single Malt Whisky
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Distillation Year
- 15.12.1988
- Bottling Year
- 03.03.2004
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Tasting Notes & Reviews
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Blimey, gettin’ a proper whiff of sweet vanila and zesty citrus 🍋, almost like a lemon drizzle cake. Then there’s this deep dried fruit, heavy on the raisin and a bit of mahogany honey 🍯. Touch of peat smoke, soft mind, not a bonfire 💨. Finish is long, spicy warmth wi’ a hint of oak. Cracking dram, in’t it? 🥃
Right then, that's a lovely smooth dram! 🥃 Get loads of toffee and vanilla first up, proper sweet like. Then it opens into some baked apple and a hint of cinnamon spice. Creamy mouthfeel too. 🍯 Finishes with a gentle nuttiness, maybe a touch of dark chocolate. Really moreish stuff! 😊 Perfect for a quiet evening.
Just cracked open a dram here. 🥃 First sip’s a bit shy, like it’s testing the water. Then – oh, hello! Got some ripe fruit in there, maybe bruised apple? Definitely oaky, but not too heavy. A whisper of smoke, right at the back. Feels… warming, cozy. A proper evening sipper, this one. 👌
Blimey, this dram is proper lush! Smoky and peaty vibes, with fruity hints – like apples 'n' pears. A spicy kick on the finish, and a sweet vanilla touch. Really enjoyble, mate! 🔥🍏
Tried this whisky on a rainy evening. Quite smoky right off the bat – like a campfire in the distance 🔥. Then came this lovely sweetness, maybe honey or toffee? Super smooth, no harshness at all. Hmm, got some fruity bits too, like apple or pear 🍎. A hint of spice, maybe cinnamon or nutmeg. The peatiness lingers a bit, but it's not overpowering. Overall, a proper dram for winding down. Just lovely. 😊 Note: some typos "loevly" for "lovely" or "damr" for "dram" – but you get the gist.
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