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11th September 2009 |
 Bowmore has
today revealed a new limited edition
expression – unlike any other Bowmore
Single Malt - Bowmore Tempest.
The long anticipated Bowmore Tempest is
a small batch release of only 2,000
cases from Islay’s oldest distillery
(established in 1779). As the name
suggests, the taste of Bowmore Tempest
really captures the rugged and stormy
sea qualities that have been associated
with its weather beaten Bowmore
distillery.
For ten years these first fill Bourbon
casks have lain in vaults just inches
from the battering waves of Loch Indaal
– the result is a whisky bright summer
gold in colour. The nose is engulfed by
earthy smoke and a sea salt brine. A
little water brings out notes of crème
brulée with orange blossom and butter
cream.
At first on the palate there is a
surprising little burst of citrus, some
lemons and orange, then comes the
distinct peaty character of Islay, with
a taste of the neighbouring sea. The
citrus returns at the end adding balance
and complexity to the mouthfeel and the
finish is long, lingering yet clean.
Just as Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort
developed his original Beaufort scale to
describe wind effects on sailing
vessels, the Bowmore Beaufort scale
graph plots the complexity of Bowmore
Tempest, which has been balanced by
nature.
Kirsteen Beeston, Bowmore Marketing
Manager said: “We are so proud to reveal
Bowmore Tempest. It’s a balanced yet
complex dram that really captures the
spirit of the distillery on Islay and
the craftsmanship that has been applied
to make this beautiful tasting single
malt.”
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Bowmore Tempest Tasting Notes
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Colour: Bright summer gold
- Nose:
Earthy smoke and brine water, notes
of crème brulée with orange blossom
with butter cream
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Palate: Bursts of citrus,
lemons and orange with the distinct
peaty Islay character and a sea salt
tang
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Finish: Long, lingering yet
clean and fresh
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