Scotch (Single Malt)

Bowmore 18yr

Bowmore · Islay, Scotland

Review and tasting notes

An older, more concentrated expression of the house style.

Key facts

• Category: Scotch (Single Malt)
• Distillery: Bowmore
• Region: Islay, Scotland
• ABV / Proof: 43% · 86 proof
• Age: 18 years, 65% bourbon barrel matured, 35% first-fill Oloroso sherry butts
• Typical price: $90-120

Tasting profile

• Nose: Gentle peat smoke laced with tropical fruits, dark chocolate, dried fruit
• Palate: Rich, sherried sweetness balanced with smoke, dark fruit, spice
• Finish: Long, smoky, warming with dried fruit sweetness
• Best for: An older, more concentrated expression of the house style