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Bowmore Sherry Cask Finish 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
Replacing what was formerly known as "The Darkest" this Bowmore age statement comes matured in Bourbon barrels followed by a three year stint in Oloroso Sherry casks. Expect flavours of dark chocolate, sun dried fruits and a wisp of Islay peat smoke, cedar wood and treacle toffee. 43% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... The nose features smoky caramel, dates, citrus fruits, and quite dry sherry. Dark chocolate and cocktail cherries on the rich malty palate, with peat smoke and a hint of dry oak balancing the sweet fruitiness. Sherry, brine, soft peat, oak, and allspice in the lingering finish. 92 points - whiskyadvocate.com
salivating: malty with a chocolate and raisin and fudge slowly massaged with the peat; more smoked caramel now with a hint of black cherry; a sherry influenced whisky outpointing a bourbon cask one...how often will you find that? 43% Alc./Vol. 91 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2018