[September, 2018] The Devil's Casks - at least they give a clear hint that this is spoiled with heavy sulphurous notes (thank you for that) and so I just try a sample (courtesy of VVP)...

...and indeed it comes straight out of hell (but I had much worser sulphurous ones without any hint). At least there is an impressive peatiness and fruitiness that somewhat counter the disgusting sulphur flavours and form an at least drinkable (but not enjoyable) spirit. Water increases both the sherry and sulphurous notes so it does not matter (to me). The sulphur grows strongly towards the finish, unfortunately.

A dram for all advocates of the devil, just as they stated on the label - sorry, but I rather go for the whisky heaven...

Tasted this one and the third one, on first open I liked the 3rd one better because the sulpher did not take over, however (now weeks later) the sulpher has calmed down and created an amazing above average whisky.

Bowmore Devil's Cask II

So feisty and cask-dominated. Initially not in a good way at all. This whisky doesn't just need water or time in the glass, but time in the *bottle* to settle down. I'm talking MONTHS to tame this complex beauty. Even at such high strength, it's strangely easy to over-water, so it might be better to just drink water alongside this dram. It's crazy good.