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JAB

Bowmore - Vintage Series - 1981 - 28 Years Old - 402 Bottles - 49.6% vol - 700ml

(AS WRITTEN ON CASKSTRENGTH.NET)

Nose: Clear honey and licorice mix with light blackcurrant and parma violets backed up by light peat smoke, some salt and lemon zest. Some capers and a hint of juniper too. Remarkably fresh for a 28 Year Old whisky.

Palate: Vanilla Ice Cream is the dominant flavour as peat smoke swirls around. Hints of delicate wood spice come through with time on the palate, white flowers, violets and a delicate wave of baked apple at the death.

Finish: Lemons and limes, more smoke, which this time is a touch more prominent than on the palate. Dry vanilla wood spices. The strength gives it enough oomph for a medium length.

Overall: I've got to be honest and say that this is how I like my whisky. Lightly smoked with vanillas, sweet spices and white florals and apples. Anyone want to lend me Â£270...?! Go on... please?!

Samson · Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:43 pm Post subject:

You would only drink it if i lent you the cash. Smile

Big Mac · Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:55 am Post subject:

Joking apart, this may be a good investment, i doubt it will be available here.

JAB · Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 5:54 am Post subject:

rumours are it will be availble from october.

If any one is interested i would keep checking the shop on the bowmore web site.

i will be buying one so will keep you updated!

Bookie · Master Of Malts Joined: 15 Sep 2008 Posts: 945

Looks like this is the start of the new autumn releases hitting the shelfs. I am sure this one will sell out fast with it being only 402 bottles.

William · Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 5:35 pm Post subject:

Again I know a little late but i have added a piece on the Bowmore 1981 Vintage Series to the whisky news section for the many site visitors who dont use the forum section of the site. See here

www.scotchmaltwhisky.co.uk/bowmore1981.htm

JAB, Bowmore told me it will be available at specialist whisky suppliers through October and November 2010. I have asked them if they can be a bit more specific, if they get back to me i will let you know.

William

r900p · Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 6:22 pm Post subject:

Cellar Trends will be supplying this to retailers, so far RMW, TWE and the Scotch Whisky Experience place are getting it in. LFW and mainly malts aren't at the moment.

R

JAB · Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 3:18 am Post subject:

FIRST PLACE I HAVE SAW THIS FOR SALE!

http://www.robbiesdrams.com/product.asp?id=224

Andriko34 · Member Joined: 20 Jan 2010 Posts: 14 Location: Cyprus

where is this available from ?
thanks
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JAB · Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:57 pm Post subject:

Availible 4th november http://www.thedrinkshop.com/products/nlpdetail.php?prodid=6825

r900p · Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:23 pm Post subject:

Just hearing this coming available but appears all is pre-sold - if you want better do some searching quick.

R

JAB · Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:58 pm Post subject:

Yes mine is pre ordered :D

The pierced 1 · Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:35 pm Post subject:

As is mine....... Damned good job too!!! Laughing

Roy

JAB · Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 11:20 pm Post subject:

Where abouts did you pre order roy?

Also when do you think you will receive it?

The pierced 1 · Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 11:48 pm Post subject:

I have it on order from my local Eldridge Pope but not expecting it this side of Christmas Sad

Gutted!!! May have to give him a ring in the morning,

Roy