Bowmore 1991 Scott's Selection

Bowmore 21 Year for QV.ID

QV.ID, a Belgian retailer, already worked it’s way into the spotlight with prior bottlings under their own label. The first was a 27 Year Old Caol Ila (I’ll be tasting that one very soon), the second a 28 Year Old Port Ellen (which I’m very much looking forward too, especially given the fact that it’s already becoming the stuff of legend, it would...

Score 87/100

Bowmore 2000 Malts of Scotland

The German Indie Malts of Scotland released 219 bottles of this ex-bourbon cask, number 800266, at a strength of 58,7%. The sister cask 800267 was released last year and well received (215 bts). This one got about half a year extra maturation. When exposing my nose to this dram, the following picture pop into my mind: me, sitting on a terrace by...

Score 84/100

Bowmore 12 Year Old

Bowmore 12 YO malt is, for many, the youngest acceptable Bowmore. The younger Bowmores show for many too much roughness in general and a leather note for which many do not care The reviewed bottle has been open for 3 years, is 90% full, and has been preserved with inert gas for the last 15 months Nose: medium slightly sweet peat, a hint of...

Score 84/100

Bowmore 15 Year Old - Darkest

I tried this Islay Malt at one of my favorite bars this evening and it reminded me of Highland Park 12, and maybe even a tad better. Just one more example of the perfect blend of sweet and smoke. Then I came home and looked up the price. Yikes! It costs about 50% more. Gosh, it's tough having expensive tastes! I rated at one point below my...

Score 87/100