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Дымный шерри-виски с тёмными фруктами, изюмом, шоколадом и морской солёностью; часто хвалят как лёгкий и доступный, но нередко критикуют за слабую крепость и короткий финиш.
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В отзывах Bowmore 10-year-old сходится образ дымного виски с заметным влиянием шерри: в аромате и вкусе упоминают тёмные фрукты, изюм, сливу, чёрную смородину, шоколад, орехи, карамель, апельсин и морскую/солёную дымность, а также торф, кожу, старое дерево и «смолу». Часть отзывов хвалит его как простой, лёгкий для питья и удачный базовый Islay, хорошую отправную точку для знакомства с дымными виски, с неплохим соотношением цены и качества. При этом неоднократно отмечают слабый или короткий финиш и недостаток крепости (40%), из-за чего ароматы кажутся не полностью раскрытыми, а вкус — «водянистым», «плоским» и слабым по интенсивности.
Мнения расходятся: финиш описывают по-разному — от короткого и разбавленного до среднего или средне-длинного с дымом, дубом и лёгкой горечью, а в одном случае он мягкий с плавно остающимся торфяным дымом, но быстро угасающими сливовыми сухофруктовыми нотами. Есть и резко отрицательные отзывы: «провал» и сравнение с работой домашнего винокура, нос обещает больше, чем даёт вкус, грубый tannic-характер с горьким финишем, упоминания «варёных овощей», картона, капусты и искусственной сладости, а также критика владельца Beam Suntory. Другие считают его более простым и менее выразительным, чем ожидалось, не очень сложным и не отличающимся обширностью; встречаются и краткие положительные мнения.
собрано 69/99 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
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нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Nose: Christmas fruitcake, salty caramels, blackcurrant, red orange, raisins, smoked cigarette, cherries in chocolate, smoked plum Palate: Smoked plums, maple syrup, milk chocolate, raisins in chocolate, walnut, salty caramel, light dust and ripe cherries
Good dram for its price. Sherry influence is fairly noticible. Peat not so much. Great basic whisky.
Orange, chocolate, smoke. Chocolate, smoke, orange. Smoke, orange, chocolate. Simple, easily quaffable, but only if you are up to that. Works well together with... (surprise, drum roll....) orange chocolate.
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 79
A dram with friends in a cozy atmosphere, unfortunately colored and with 40% vol. At the lower limit. But it should only be fun and the dram fulfills that in an uncomplicated way.
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| Нос | 87 | Slightly maritime smoke, sweetness, sherry aromas, dark fruits, honey. In the nose he does everything right and is clearly recognizable as a Bowmore. Really impressive for a ten year old in this price range. |
| Вкус | 84 | Smoky-sweet on the palate and with a peppery sharpness. Herbs and liquorice are also found. The aromas are not particularly pronounced, but overall the Bowmore is quite pleasing and drinkable. |
| Финиш | 82 | Medium length with sweetness and pepper on the palate, light bitter notes and some smoke. A little weak in the finish. |
This Bowmore is very elegant and the wood maturation is a very good combination. The only thing I would change, I would increase the abv to 46%
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| Нос | 86 | Very gentle but complex with notes of dark fruits, sweetness, and in my opinion lightly smoked ham, the peat and smoke is noticed but softer as for example at a Ardbeg 10, Lagavulin 16 or Laphroaig 10. I also sense well matured wood. |
| Вкус | 85 | In my opinion this Bowmore is oily, the dark fruits and the sweetness are very pleasant noticeable, lightly peat and smoke |
| Финиш | 84 | Unfortunately the finish is a bit short because of the low abv. Lightly peated and smoked, dark fruits, sweetness and again the smoked ham |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
Definite buy for 40 EUR. Was very surprised. I find it better than the 12 in all aspects and in price/value ratio it even beats the 15 for me. Nose: Sherry fruityness, blackcurrants, dates, raisins, dark chocolate, walnuts, sweet peat, coal smoke, earthyness, blood oranges Palate: Smoke fills the whole palate at first, after that intense and rich sweetness, smoky pineapple, red berries, dark chocolate, fruit cake, blood oranges, really thick, earthy notes and some pepper from the spanish oak Finish: Long lasting, fruity, sweet, very pleasant
Nose: Delicate peat, sea, salty smoke, red fruits, lots of raspberries, strawberries, slightly stale, sweet chocolate aromas, alcohol as if gone. Taste: Calm and composed, slightly peaty, smoky and salty sea, caramel, pepper, a bit oily but also flat and stale, a bit of sweet citrus and dark fruits. Finish: The smoke and alcohol have disappeared, leaving a pleasant, light astringency of wood, cocoa powder, multi-berry jam, chocolate and a bit of spices.
im at 79 points. The nose promising more than the palate could deliver
Simply good stuff for drinking. Imho one step up compared to the (good) 9yo OB. This one has a nicer/ rounder mouthfeel and more intense sherry without feeling too "constructed". Cheaper than the 9yo in most cases, too (based on the litre price)!
Enthusiasm: Nose 4/5 Mouth 3/5 Final 2/5 Whisky n ° 1720
Aroma: iodine, seaweed thrown on the beach and dried in the sun, caramel, honey, decaying bonfire, sweetness of dates mixed with smoke, dried fruits, cardboard. Taste: honey, caramel with salt, dried fruits, smoked meats, bitterness from grapefruit and some delicate white pepper. Finish: sweet compote of dried fruit, ashen, slightly citrus peel, shorter than average. Rating: 83 Bottom line: for the new DF line, a quite good initial level has been set, all the more, the age indication has pleased! Bouumo is not as extreme as its southern neighbors on the island, but it has its own recognizable face. The sherry influence here fit in quite well, added a certain zest, but some whisky is too simple, especially the taste and finish is a bit short. In general, a good base Islay molt, with sherry influence, for its price.
нос 78 · вкус 76 · финиш 75
A vinous earth, crushed grapes, wood chips. The smoke and peat are discreet, a little dusty, the sherry is darker and deeper than usual. Nice balance. A hint of honey, which really awakens in the mouth. It's light, a little peppery, earthy and madery. You have to keep the liqueur in your mouth for a while so that it reveals itself, with apricot, grape, plum. Fairly strong finish, not too short, dry earth, hints of smoke, charcoal in retro-olfaction. At less than 40 euros, it's a bargain. The vinous and earthy reflections add depth to this light peat marked by a tasty sherry. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2020/06/bowmore-10-yo-dark-intense.html
нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 84
Not that maritime, quite leathery but a pretty good mouth feeling
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| Нос | 83 | Seabreeze, seaweed, some iodine, old sherry wood, hints of new leather couch, whiffs of smoke |
| Вкус | 84 | Very oily, creamy, subtle sweetness, nutty, little liquorice, little dried fruits, sherry wood, milk chocolate, hints of leather, little citirc, little smoky, hints of cooked oranges |
| Финиш | 82 | Medium long, warm |
What you'd expect from Bowmore, just a bit younger and bolder. Fair good balance between sherry and smoke, but both elements are more pronounced than on the 12 y.o. Always a good proposal from Bowmore, surely worth the price.
The nose is really good, but unfortunately it falls off in the mouth, which prevents a better rating.
n: intense, dark notes, smoke & sherry, balanced, light peat, berries, old wood, spicy, oranges, dry fruit t: sherry & light peat, oranges, oak a: sherry, smoke, vanilla, oak, dark notes
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
The aroma is a lot of bourbon and sherry. There is smokiness The taste is rough and tannic, like a forgotten bag in a cold cup of black tea. There is also sherry in different forms, but the finish is always bitter. If we abstract from existing experience, a good, drinkable sherry whisky is a good place to start getting acquainted with whisky.
Tasted blind and guessed a Benriach.
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| Нос | 84 | Noticeable sherry influence is right there. Plum, fermented red grape, some spice and very light smoke. Head towards the charred log. Simple but pleasing, gentle nose. |
| Вкус | 85 | The charred log is now in the foreground. Sherry influence surrounds the whole thing nicely. |
| Финиш | 84 | Slightly bitter wood. Plum and red grapes come through stronger again. Finish is short to medium long. |
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 82 · вкус 84 · финиш 82
deep aroma, smoke, dried fruits, sea notes; simple, some strong, drinkable
нос 78 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
Some smoke, light sherry muff, clear black sour currants, dark fruity sweetness, delicate slightly bitter chocolate... ...currants here too, the chocolate gets darker, delicate spices, walnuts, a pinch of oak... ... goes with a nice 70% bitter chocolate note, the currants underline this again, a shot of freshly ground black pepper. Find it dangerously sweet. Is quite uncomplicated and the relationship to the Darkest is unmistakable. However, the aromas are not so interwoven, but clearly separable. Good standard and can be a nice entry into the (Bowmore) smoking world.
Not bad at all, would certainly be a hit at 46 or 48 volume percent. So he is just an Islay with good beginnings. It's a pity, fine sherry notes are there in the nose, and there is also a dark note in terms of taste. Unfortunately, nothing is really present and with a short exit not much sticks.
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
Some kind of failure. Whisky is nothing. I may well confuse this whisky with the work of a home distiller. Nightmare! 21 20 20 20
нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 81
Young and fresh, barbecue association, floral and a good sherry content, certainly a recommendation for approaching smokers
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| Нос | 85 | Typical Bowmore, floral with dark facets, some flint, slight smoldering, rosemary, caraway With water: orange, wood smoke, juniper, grapefruit peel |
| Вкус | 84 | somewhat thin, wood ash, grilled vegetables, oregano, licorice With water: roasted orange peel, linseed, fennel, a little lemon balm, smoked meat |
| Финиш | 82 | Short-medium length, roasted peppers, orange peel, rosemary |
Another opportunity, another bottle, today almost fresh bottling from 2024, code L4 102 SB3. Light smoke, beautiful and tasty, soft, almost perfect whisky for drinking! 21 20 21 20+ 82+
Deep Amber
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| Нос | 81 | Dried fruits, roasted sweet orange,and toasted maple syrup |
| Вкус | 82 | A buttery richness from raisins, sea salt, and dark fruits |
| Финиш | 82 | Peated smoky walnutsand a spicy closure |
a wonderful combination of smoke and sherry
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 84
nice nose, very gentle - and unfortunately too weak in the finish. 3-6% more and you should have a few bottles at home. Ok for the price, but not a purchase candidate
20,5+21+21+21
That one has traditional Bowmore distillery profile, tastes smoky like grilled bacon, pleasant on the nose. Decent price for 1 litre of Bowmore. Haven’t got that sherry maturation anywhere on the nose or on the palate and finish though.
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| Нос | 85 | |
| Вкус | 83 | |
| Финиш | 81 | It’s short and consists of black pepper. Not much to write home about. |
This 10 y/o is more subtle than the 9 y/o sherry wood finish. Less extreme, but still clear hints of both sherry and peat. Price is a bit high compared to the 9 y/o, but certainly not too high. A nice and complete package, and at about € 50,- for a litre it's quite a nice one to treat yourself or a friend to it.
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
Feast with meat and dessert! Fried meat! Smoked sausage, cooked vegetables, laurel, black pepper, smoke, electrical wiring, medicines, bandage, peanuts, cookies, Napoleon cake, black chocolate, strawberries!
One of my absolute PLV favorites, what better can I not find for 35 € / l. Medium, cool smoke with fine sweetness, dark chocolate, a hint of dark berries (blackberry, elderberry), a hint of walnut. Of course there is still no elegance and the most intense is not 40%, but you can tell what's going to happen later.
21 20 20 20 81
Technically, of course, a mature drop, but for me everything is too intense and superficial. In particular, the nose wanders from exciting to penetrating down the scale of points, because the omnipresent tar on cardboard and the carbonized cigar box are always too dominant for me and also stay on the palate for an uncomfortably long time.
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| Нос | 88 | Dark caramel brown runs into cumbersome, oily church windows almost like honey in the glass. It was definitely not filtered here, small and medium-sized suspended particles are clearly visible. The first nose is also heavy: the distinctive tannins of a charred cigar box or an old cupboard, resin and almost tar mix with brown sugar, sticky forest honey and then also no fruit basket - or rather rum pot with pickled cherries, prunes, candied oranges and Raisins in Malaga ice cream. The impression remains extremely intense with more air, oily and waxy, more and more old cardboard, coffee beans and then a bit more herbal with ginger, lavender and coconut shell. |
| Вкус | 75 | A bit bitter, heavy, but also sweet again, the malt continues to greet the palate in a very "dark" manner. The cigar box is back with slight burn marks, old cardboard and the forest honey as well, together with malty herb candies and a pinch of cinnamon. The fruit of prunes and candied oranges is hidden in the background with the anticipated Malaga ice cream. What amazes me is that with all the strength and heaviness, there is hardly any alcohol to be felt. |
| Финиш | 73 | A couple of matchstick heads give a hint of sulfur notes in the finish, with a little waxy licorice, malt candies, cooled tar on the road construction site and cedar wood with a slight acidity and a few dates on the grill for a little while longer. |
нос 80 · вкус 80 · финиш 83
It tastes very much like Bowmore with a nice Bowmore-typical smoke and a distinctive sherry influence, including a slight spiciness from the barrel. It has a huge shortcoming, it is too weak and therefore a bit flat. Only 3 or 6% more. Easy drinking Bowmore.
dark and intense, developing flavours of Seville orange, sultanas and peat-smoked
нос 80 · вкус 80 · финиш 81
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
Beautiful peat. Pleasant sensation of railway sleepers in the mouth. Deep taste, there is a sense of endurance. But not the strongest peat, McClelland's Islay is much more vigorous.
gently peated, salty, fine sherry influence, dark fruits, nuts, traces of apricots and oranges, some cinamon, oak, malty and traces of pepper. really nice single malt but I liked the 2016 10yo better which had more ABV. But still a fine malt which we enjoyed quite well.
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 82
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 81
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
3cl sample. Potentially a dram that helps your liver, as it is rather for nosing not really for drinking, considering what is still out there in whisky world. As this is usually taken on a plane, why not just bottle the air enriched by the nice nose in a light container and save kerosine by getting rid of the weight of the whisky and the bottle. I think Bowmore could do much better things with their whisky than this.
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| Нос | 87 | Hope I'd recognize the nose immediately as Bowmore in a blind tasting. The uniquely peat, smoke, sherry, wood, orange combination that their sherry casks normally produce. |
| Вкус | 82 | I knew it had to go downhill after the nose at this strength. It does. Strangest feeling that I can taste the tab water in this one to reduce its strength. The water sadly washes away the textbook Bowmore taste. |
| Финиш | 80 | More downhill in record time. Bland sweetness on a short goodbye. On this account, it probably caters well to the travellers tongue. |
Not a lot going on. A bit disappointed actually. 40 % alc. is way too low to make this an interesting dram.
нос 72 · вкус 70 · финиш 70
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 84
The ''Dark & Intense'' is definitely dark, but because of the use of caramel, you don't know which of the colors is natural. Intensity, on the other hand, cannot necessarily be determined and that is the only shortcoming of this otherwise very nice malt from ''Bowmore''. A few percent more could have turned him into a real cracker. But even so, this is a real recommendation for all lovers of slightly smoky sherry cask whiskys.
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| Нос | 84 | Smoky, oddly enough medicinal, sweet cough syrup, wet wood, sweet red fruit, wine vinegar. |
| Вкус | 84 | Chocolate, spicy, sweet, gingerbread with marmalade filling, cocoa, toffee, fudge, baked cake with cherries, chocolate coating, dried fruit, cranberry, student mix, nuts. |
| Финиш | 82 | Not too long and quite watered down, spicy, earthy, moist, peaty, tea with herbs, red rum. |
The taste seemed reasonable for the price.Might be good for a large group of people.If the capacity had been reduced, to 46%, it would have been better.
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| Нос | 82 | Salty, peaty, boiled crabs, raspberry. |
| Вкус | 80 | Light taste. Salty, lightly flavoured chocolate, lightly smoke. |
| Финиш | 78 | Short, young. |
нос 79 · вкус 83 · финиш 76
I tasted at the Whisky Festival 2017. Another of the tasks for Travel Retail. Very well drunk, she drinks herself.
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| Нос | 82 | In the beginning I smell mostly freshly mowed grass and a light smoke that comes around the corner. Then caramel and dark brown sugar which nicely balances everything with a slightly salty undertone |
| Вкус | 81 | light smoke that is systematically stronger. I also try something dull, which in itself does not bother me. The influence of the sherry barrel can be tasted slightly. Furthermore, a little bit of orange and some dark chocolate. |
| Финиш | 82 | medium to long finish. Especially the oak tones of the sherry show here, with little bitterness. |
He is good drinkable. It does not hurt anyone and actually does not do anything wrong. Not bad but not really exciting. The only 40% disturb stop. So rather one for the side. The right choice for today.
нос 80 · вкус 79 · финиш 78
A nice whisky for a cozy chat for friends, the sweetness of sherry, the light "tar" and the smoke finish it off nicely. Nice long finish, pleasant! price / quality = OK
Basically a sherry-heavy Bowmore as I like it. Unfortunately, it was diluted too much with the 40%, so that, contrary to its nickname, it lacks the intensity and power of the aromas. With a view to the called price (approx. 35 euros for 1 liter) a nice malt. Delicious, dangerous to drink and doesn't hurt your wallet - you can do it.
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| Нос | 87 | cold campfire smoke; Smoked meat; dark fruits; Plums; Raisins; slightly earthy and tarry notes flash through; tart chocolate notes; some leather couch and old wood |
| Вкус | 84 | unfortunately the 40% is noticeable here, the aromas of the nose are less intense on the tongue; noticeable smoke; dark fruits; Dark chocolate; some liquorice; tart wood flavor |
| Финиш | 85 | short to medium length; tart and spicy; delicate dark fruit notes; delicate smoke; Wood wort |
A very nice nose, fine smoke, delicious sherry and further back dry fruits and vanilla. Unfortunately, the taste and finish can no longer keep up, which is certainly due to the strong dilution to 40%. The sweetness of the sherry, fruit notes and above all a nice wood note come through here, but overall the whisky seems rather watery, which unfortunately spoils the impression. The price-performance ratio is still right here, but 2%-3% more alcohol would probably have greatly improved the taste experience.
нос 87 · вкус 78 · финиш 78
beam suntory is disaster on scotch whisky industry. this poor dram is great example for that.
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| Нос | 86 | first time is stewed orange, showing up later in little peat , few more fruits, sherry hint, a white flower...only nose was so good and complex. |
| Вкус | 50 | but here is smoke taste...water...and more water....and strong seaweed, sweet, salty, bitterness....no more another taste. |
| Финиш | 82 | sweet smoky vanila, honey wax, and peat continued to end. medium length. |
Might be too Sherry-focused for some but i really enjoyed this.It's fairly priced for an Age Statement that has seen Sherry Casks.
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| Нос | 75 | Bonfire smoke,Spicy,Oak,Sherry,Berries,Damp,Earthy |
| Вкус | 80 | Caramel,Smoke,intense Sherry,Spicy,Paprika,Black Pepper,Oak,Chocolate,Tanine Bitterniss |
| Финиш | 70 | medium-long, mellow |
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
Honest and easy drum with a sherry background. Sweet, nicely peated and gentle. Maybe the fact to taste it at Bowmore dram bar I front of the sea on a sunny day contributed with some extra points.
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 84
Nose is really nice. Sherry and light aromatic smoke. Then my mouth is just too watery. There would be more to it.
нос 80 · вкус 81 · финиш 81
The 9 yo sherry version is the better of the two.
нос 85 · вкус 82 · финиш 83
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| Нос | 74 | smoke, sherry, lemon, wood |
| Вкус | 76 | leather, bitter, wood, peat |
| Финиш | 73 | Peat, wood, medium long |
The nose is promising: the smokiness of a fire, cooling coals, minerality, dustiness, fruitiness, a hint of citrus... 79 The taste is a catastrophic failure: something vague, wet wood, turning into boiled vegetables (boiled cauliflower, celery)... 75 The aftertaste is much better: tea from raspberry and blackcurrant branches -79
2020 Rating
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 82
Оценка: 81,5 Аромат: Выразительный и многослойный. Специи, сладость, торф. Присутствуют ноты кураги и лёгкие хересные оттенки. Вкус: Карамель, специи и заметный торф. Профиль насыщенный, с проявлением сладких и слегка винных (хересных) нюансов. Послевкусие: Чуть длиннее среднего. Начинается со сладости, затем переходит в устойчивый дымный оттенок. В конце появляется лёгкая миндальная нота (ассоциация со шкуркой миндаля). Комментарий: Сбалансированный и выразительный профиль с хорошей глубиной и развитием вкуса.
Quite easy on the tongue, slighlty peaty. Easy to enjoy
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 81
Nothing special. You can have a drink. 83
нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
нос 79 · вкус 79 · финиш 80
Okay but too thin overall. Typical, sherry-heavy Bowmore ...
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
Smell: soft peat, rancid cheeses, old tobacco, red fruit, tires Taste: sweet peat, quite bland, dull, red fruit, wooden, almond peel Finish: wood and peat, bitter Rating: 2.5
Got this dram to try from a friend and boy was i surprised
The more unpleasant side of seaweed and boiled vegetables on the nose. The mouth feel is very thin and I taste cardboard and cabbage on the palate. The peat delivers an artificial sweetness on the finish that I'm not really a fan of. I mix this with ginger beer and lime which I much prefer to drinking neat.
нос 85 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 79
A marge of sherry and peat. As for Intense, it's lacking in power, and it's not particularly Dark. Another whisky worth having as a choice for everyday drinking
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| Нос | 86 | Sherry, smoke, peat, cherries, dried apricot, dark chocolate, raisins, seafood, |
| Вкус | 83 | Sherry, peat, honey, plum, cherry, ginger; |
| Финиш | 83 | Fruit, dominated by ginger, peat smoke |
Nice entry into the peat world
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
Typical Bowmore start in the nose. Honey and a burning campfire. A date sweet. Dried seaweed, but moderate smoke that almost smells like old, slightly musty cardboard towards the end. The smoke is perceived more strongly in the taste and goes in the direction of smoked meat. A weak citrus or grapefruit note accompanies the dried fruit from the sherry barrel. Not very complex and extensive. Finish: The peat smoke lingers gently. The plum dried fruit sensations go downhill in record time. Mild sweetness to say goodbye and therefore generally pleasant to drink in a hurry. The "intense" hum from the name is of course noticeably missing in the finish. A Bowmore that you don't have to have. Pleasant in the throat, but quickly disappeared. With the multitude of Bowmores tasted so far, will I remember that of all people?
Very dark color. Light oily.
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| Нос | 84 | Peat, smoke. Sweetness. Red fruit. Caramel. Milk chocolate. A little sea. |
| Вкус | 84 | Peat. Smoke. Sea. Spices. Black pepper. Hot pepper. Caramel. Salty caramel. There is a certain oilyness. |
| Финиш | 83 | Red fruit. Milk chocolate. Sweetness. Caramel. Medium-length finish. |
I liked him.