Friday, 12 June 2020

Bowmore The Devil's Casks Limited Release III




56,7°
Distillery : Bowmore - Islay
1st Fill Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez Sherry Casks
Original Bottling
Limited Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2015
Unchillfiltered, Cask Strength
Peated around 25 ppm



Between 2013 and 2015, the distillery released this series of three limited editions. This one, the third, is a blend of casks aged in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry. Unlike the first two, which were aged for ten years, there is no age statement here. 




Let's Taste It : 
Quite intense smoke, but very fine. Almost foggy, with hints of dampness. Added to this are juicy red fruits, strawberry, raspberry, cherry. The marriage is perfect, sealed by a touch of heather, bark and fern. On the palate, it's initially a little light, then the pepper rises, very aggressively. Gooseberry, papaya, passion fruit. Followed by a lively finish, slightly earthy but also fruity. Tomato juice. Slight earthiness, chestnut cream, dark chocolate.
 
In Short, 
It's truly superb. The sherry is pushed to its pinnacle, with a skilfully measured peat. Unfortunately, the price is far beyond reasonable. 
Score : 90









                                          To Be Lisstened While Sipping : 
  
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