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Distillery : Bowmore - Islay
Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon Casks, Oloroso Sherry Finish
Original Bottling
Core Range
Single Malt
Launched in 2024
Peated around 25 ppm
In 2024, Bowmore launched a new range, more focused on Sherry. I thought for a moment that the new range was going to replace the old one, but in fact no, the two continue to exist side by side. As a result, Bowmore now has 2 regular ranges and 2 Travel Retail ranges. Which makes by far the largest Core Range in Scotland, and possibly the world. So this one has been matured mainly in Sherry casks, with a Sherry finish added over it. It's unfortunately cold-filtered and coloured, with the lowest possible alcohol content.
Let's Taste It :
The Sherry is well-crafted, there's no rancio or sour or acid notes, it's velvety, with dried fruits, dates, figs, red fruits that aren't too overpowering, dark honey, leather and earthy notes. But it's light. On the palate, it's very smooth, barely oily, you can hardly detect anything, lychees, medicinal vanilla, white grapes. Timid spices. And the finish is fine without more, not very long, raisins, chocolate and coffee, heather earth. Slightly waxy peat, charcoal and dark berries. Roasted hazelnuts.
In Short,
It's not bad, but it's far too light. I don't understand how a 12-year-old can be so weak, despite maturing beautifully. What's more, the price is out of all proportion, it's far too expensive for what it is. It's really disappointing from this distillery, I'd hoped they'd finally be willing to improve their regular range, but that's not the case.
Score : 82
To Be Listened While Sipping :
a crestfallen child - Thirty Days
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