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24th October 2024 |
Review of
Claxton's Dalswinton Series Bowmore 30
Year Old, an absolutely delicious
example of just how well Bowmore does in
a quality sherry cask. The classic Bowmore sea-salt peatiness becomes more apparent with
each mouthful and combined with the
sherry it makes for a outstanding dram.
 Claxton's
Dalswinton Series Bowmore 30 Year Old is
one of five whiskies in Claxton's second
batch of releases in their Dalswinton
Series.
All the the whiskies in this release
have been distilled at a renowned
coastal Scotch whisky distillery, this
one was distilled at Bowmore on the Isle of
Islay and was matured for 30 years in a
Oloroso Sherry Cask before being bottled
at 43.5% ABV and only 100 bottles were
drawn from the cask.
This Bowmore 30 Year Old is said to be a
stellar representation of an Islay
distillery, perfectly capturing its
coastal origins. Claxton's describe it
as sweet peat combined with hints of
seaweed and a burst of tropical fruits,
creating an extraordinary dram.
The decanter features a scene from 1786,
when Patrick Miller, owner of the
Dalswinton Estate, first met the
renowned poet Robert Burns. This meeting
ultimately led to Burns relocating to
the area and becoming a tenant at
Ellisland Farm, with Miller as his
landlord.
You will find Claxton's whisky available from
specialist online whisky shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of Malt
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Claxton's Dalswinton Series Bowmore 30 Year Old Review
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Matured in a Oloroso Sherry Cask.
Bottled at 43.5% ABV. Non-chill filtered
and naturally coloured. RRP £1,395
William
Morrison's
Tasting Notes:
Nose: A
Bowmore sea-salty peatiness, some gentle
pepper and a touch of oak spice balances
well with a delicious rich sherried
sweetness with burnt raisins and
sultanas and some toffee to make for a
very enticing nose.
Taste: Sherry
soaked burnt raisins and sultanas. Ripe
peach, spiced vanilla toffee and a touch
of cinnamon and dry ginger. As on the
nose, a sea-salty peatiness reminds you
of just where this whisky came
from.
Finish: A
lovely long finish. Burnt raisins
and slightly tangy orange infused with
oak spices slowly fade to leave
a mildly drying Bowmore sea salt peatiness.
Comment:
An absolutely delicious example of just
how well Bowmore does in a quality
sherry cask. I do enjoy Bowmore's quite
unique peat smoke and I know many others
do also. Undoubtedly this one is for
those who like some sherry with their
Bowmore and its 30 years maturation has
made this one a cracker. The classic
Bowmore sea-salt peatiness becomes more
apparent with each mouthful and combined
with the sherry it makes for a
outstanding dram, if your pockets are
deep enough go on and spoil yourself.
SMW Whisky Score
93/100
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