DESCRIPTION:

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 NOTES:

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.