
8 ratings
Bottle Information
- Brand
- Bowmore
- Age
- 38 years
- ABV
- 51.8%
- Volume
- 700 ml
- Category
- Single Malt Whisky
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Distillation Year
- 1974
- Bottling Year
- 2012
- Cask Types
- Hogshead
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Tasting Notes & Reviews
Expert analysis and tasting impressions
Ooh, this whisky’s got a real smokey vibe 🔥, like a campfire in the glass. Sweet notes of vanilla and caramel come through, with a hint of fruitiness – maybe some apples? It’s smooth on the palate, no harsh burn, just a warm glow that lingers. Perfect for a rainy afternoon. 😊 The finish is long and spicy, with a touch of oak. Really quite lovely, innit?
Gotta say, this whisky's got a real nice vibe. 😊 It starts off kinda smoky, like a bonfire on a cool night 🔥, then you get these sweet notes – maybe honey and a bit of vanilla? 🍯 Smoother than you'd expect, with a little spice that lingers. Teh finish is warm and comfy, makes you wanna sit back with a book. 📖 Sometimes hints of fruit pop up, like apple or pear. 🍎 It's just lovely, innit?
Ooh this one’s got a lovely nose! 🍬 Getting some caramelised toffee apples an a bit of orange peel. Right in your face, that. Palate’s proper creamy, like vanilla custard left out in the sun. There’s a bit of smoke sneakin’ in, but not too much. 👌 Finish is all spicey cinnamon, lingers for a good while. Really warming, just what you need on a naff autumn evening.
This whisky's got a lovely honey sweetness with a bit of caramel and vanilla coming through. There's a subtle smokiness that adds depth, and hints of dried fruit on the finish. Really smooth and moreish, I'd say. 😋 Blimey, it's proper nice – sweet like honey with a touch of that vanilla, and a wee bit of smoke to round it off. Fruity notes too, making it quite enjoyable. 🥃
First off, that smoky hit right away – kinda like a bonfire in autumn. 🍂 Then there's this sweet undertone, maybe honey or caramel? Spicy kick follows, with a hint of dried fruit. Finish is long and warming, leaves a nice peaty linger. Really satisfying, innit? 😊🥃 Oh, and a bit of woodiness there too, makes it complex but easy to sip. Proper good stuff!
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