Whisky Focus - Bowmore 25 Year Old Review By Murrsy Cohen

Review of Bowmore 25 Year Old by Murray Cohen.

As stated by Iain McCallum, Master of Malts for Morrison Bowmore Distillers, this one is not what you would expect in a Bowmore. This expression is a IWSC Gold Medal winner. The Bowmore 25 is aged in American and Spanish sherry casks.

The Bowmore 25 Year Old was bottled at 43% ABV and is priced at Canadian $389.95 / UK £287, it is available from specialist online whisky shop The Whisky Exchange.


Murray Cohen's Tasting Notes:

Colour:  Amber red.

Nose:  Mellow from the get go. Fruitiness comes to the fore with delicious Angel food cake wrapped in Swiss chocolate. This puts a smile on your face.

Taste: Full bodied. Sweet fruitcake is served with chocolate swirls. There is a smoky tenderness here with balanced flavors.

Finish: Long, chocolate mousse metamorphosing into pure chocolate essences resounding over time.

Comment: The 25 Year is not what you would expect in a Bowmore. It is not the earthy, peaty, smoky beast but rather a tuxedo clad dram with subtle aromas and flavors. A great summer dram.

Score 88.5/100

You can find the full current Bowmore whisky range available from specialist Whisky retailers such as The Whisky Exchange
 

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