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Bowmore 10-year-old

Overall rating
85.00/100
votes
465
Whiskybase ID
WB86300
Category
Single Malt
Distillery
Bottler
Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie
Inspired by the Devil’s Casks Series
Bottled
2016
Stated Age
10 years old
Casktype
Oloroso Sherry Casks & Red Wine Barriques
Strength
46.0 % Vol.
Size
1000 ml
Bottle code
L162311 11:10 272
Barcode
5010496004449
Bottled for
Travel Retail Exclusive
Added on
01 sep 2016 3:49 pm by holborndrinker
UncoloredNon-chillfiltered
Bowmore 10-year-old
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Bowmore 10-year-old
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Whisky Reviews for Bowmore 10-year-old

78 users have left a review for this whisky and scored it an average of 85.00 points

  1. Marko_I did not rate this whisky Connoisseur

    Once again a very delicious Bowmore, tasty would be almost unfair - he has character and would rather consciously enjoy being slugged on the side like his (also delicious) little 9-year-old brother, 75 € / liter are quite appropriate.
    • Nose
      the smoke stops first, exotic-sweet fruit note - multivitamin juice (grapefruit / passion fruit slightly dominating) with milk chocolate, gingerbread spice, some peppermint ... after a while, then tasty smoked ham comes along
    • Taste
      short herb-fruity (dark cherry? blood orange?), then dark chocolate, something reminds of Sachertorte, dominoes, with some pepper, here less ham / bacon, more ash, a bit dirty
    • Finish
      long, the exotic fruit notes (passion fruit, grapefruit) sound shortly after, then pepper, ashen-bitter, an illusion of salt and bacon

  2. Gloin scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    On first impression, the whisky is really fun. Both in smell and taste it offers intense aromas of red and yellow fruits, sweet smoke and spicy oak. What more could you ask for.
    At second glance, however, it does not look very harmonious, artificial and artificial. The smell is scented, the taste is mixed with artificial aromas.
    This leaves a whisky that you drink good by the way, that is tasty, and that you like to refill, but you should not switch off the television ...

  3. Dieter_W scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    For me he leaves a somewhat ambiguous impression. Very nice, loud base one OA Bowmore I'm actually on bittertones. but with this Bowmore they just bother me a bit. The tart comes from the red wine barrels. I really like The Devil's Casks - Small Batch Release III. But dyed according to base. Hard to believe . If only the high price and the color were not
    • Nose
      For me, the orange peel and grapefruit dominate, followed by smoked bacon cubes.
    • Taste
      Here too the sweet grapefruit comes through after the sweetness. Again these smoked fat bacon cubes and tart liquorice.
    • Finish
      medium, an interplay between sweet and bitter.

  4. LeChiffre scored this whisky 88 points Connoisseur

    A very idiosyncratic and interesting Bowmore, slightly dirty, especially in the finish. I like it because of its idiosyncratic profile, even if it isn't too complex. Measured against the amount of 1L, the price is currently around 60-70 euros.
    • Nose
      fruity; Notes of plums and raisins; very pronounced, beautiful leather note (leather jacket); Tobacco; nicely integrated smoke note
      - Interesting nose, very idiosyncratic but exciting
    • Taste
      fruity in the beginning; dark cherries; dark chocolate; some leather (much more subtle than on the nose); Tobacco; delicate bacon note; a delicate note of smoke (ashy) resonates in the background
    • Finish
      medium to long; tart; Tobacco; something earthy; Smoke note with hints of cold ash

  5. Archer scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    Actually, he is already doing a lot right. Varied and exciting, you taste the origin, but not boring. Less bitter, however, he should have been finally in the mouth and the finish.
    • Nose
      Freshly flavored, spicy smoke rises on fermented fruits. Leather remains in front of a tannery, old tobacco leaves. Spicy at the beginning, then becomes increasingly fruity and shows notes of plums and raisins. Many fine-seasoned spices: cloves, juniper berries, bay leaves, a little cinnamon.
    • Taste
      Currant juice and mild smoke at the beginning. Strong and dry when starting. Dark chocolate, caramel, leather and tobacco give the whisky a "dark" finish. With the time getting bitter, cinnamon is again. Reminds a little of Lindt's Christmas chocolate.
    • Finish
      Medium long, dry, still smoky (cold), with a tart, almost bitter spicy note, lots of chocolate.

  6. LDB scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    Long story short: a diluted Devil's Cask Bowmore? No, rather a strong and hence better Bowmore standard expression which profits from the abv and the cask selection. Well balanced and interesting, I like it.

  7. Mannix65 scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    very round and easy to drink - unfortunately the body is a bit weak
    • Nose
      86 86
      Red berries and sour cherries surrounded by a fine cloud of smoke, dark chocolate
    • Taste
      86 86
      Bacon and medium-strong smoke, sugared currant jelly, chocolate with orange oil, leather, some iodine and sweet tobacco - overall a little thin, no muscle man
    • Finish
      85 85
      medium-long finish with delicate smoky sherry fruitiness

  8. ThinLizzy scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      86 86

  9. Gstblack scored this whisky 98 points Newbie

    The perfect description should be smoked sangria! Great ripped red oranges, smoke, peat, bonfire tint and red fruit jams

  10. ThorstenH scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    Much would be written about the grades. For me there remains an imbalance and he is a bit aggressive. The dram wants attention, but it's not round enough for that.
    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      81 81
    • Finish
      85 85

  11. herby.usa scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      85 85

  12. aboutWhisky scored this whisky 84 points Expert Junior

    Nice combination of sherry and red wine barrels, which clearly set the tone for the aroma. The light Bowmore peat smoke forms a nice contrast to this. The nose inspires me, but the mouthfeel and the relatively short finish cloud my joy a little.

    Detailed tasting notes:
    https://www.aboutwhisky.de/tastingnotes/bowmore-10-jahre-inspired-by-the-devils-casks/
    • Nose
      Pleasant Bowmore smoke spreads in the room as soon as it is poured. When nosing, the smoke clearly draws the short straw behind lush sherry and red wine aromas, but still remains in the background. The aroma is slightly musty with leather, sherry and red wine are very well balanced. I find currants and blackberries, as well as sour cherries. After a few minutes, the oak becomes more present and brings a "spice cabinet aroma", as well as nutmeg and sourdough bread. The character is more on the dry side, complemented by a weak sweetness.
    • Taste
      On the tongue it is very pleasant and slightly sweet. The sherry and wine aromas with the berries are immediately there again. The smoke is a bit more in the foreground than in the nose, but still nicely integrated. After a short time, the oak's spice cabinet comes along with leather and some cinnamon.
    • Finish
      The spices are left with a slight bitterness of the oak. The peat smoke complements the whole. But then it's over, the finish is unfortunately a bit short.

  13. MagicMichael scored this whisky 94 points Member Junior

    The Bowmore IbtDC is very convincing in terms of color and appearance, although it has to be assessed negatively that Bowmore - also here - worked with dye, therefore a few prints.
    But in taste with a very convincing complexity and balance between fruitiness and Bowmore's own intense smoke / peat aroma, this whisky is a "must-have" in every well-stocked collection.

  14. MarcinCh scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      88 88
      Lots of red fruit. Maybe even redcurrant. Cherry. Smoke traces. Vanilla. Light sweetness.
    • Taste
      84 84
      Smoke. Sweet smoke. Vanilla. Spices. Light salt. Red fruit.
    • Finish
      84 84
      Smoke. Sweet smoke. Spices. Salt. Medium-long finish.

  15. Don Cassi scored this whisky 82 points Expert Senior

    The Bowmore is musty and heavy in the glass, the first association makes it appear older than the 10 years on the label. Dark fruits, a light note of sauerkraut (much more subtle here than in the Ledaig 18) and subtle sweetness rise relatively calmly from the glass. Gradually, the fruity notes become more and more dominant (peach, figs?), the musty notes clear up and the sweetness becomes stronger. Very similar to the standard 15, probably minimally fuller.

    Round and full in the mouth for 10 years, also fruity and spicy with lots of chocolate and some ash. Due to the higher alcohol content, it is a little more intense than the 15 but also a little less full and creamy.

    The finish also begins with cold ash, which is gradually pushed out by dark chocolate. Fruit notes show up only discreetly in the background. The 15 is far more voluminous and complex here, and also less angular.
    Length: 5/10

    Overall a great Bowmore that I would have bought 15 years from if I didn't have the 15 right next to it. Only the sauerkraut note from the nose doesn't really appeal to me, but of course it makes it more interesting and complex (and disappears relatively quickly). In a direct comparison, the 15 from the standard range wins for me at least.

    Rating: B+

  16. Eisieisbaer08 scored this whisky 82 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      86 86
      A combination of lightly smoked bacon and yellow fruits. Maybe passion fruit or ripe peaches. A slightly maritime leather note also resonates. Overall, the smoke is discreetly held back.
    • Taste
      85 85
      A spicy, salty note determines the mouthfeel. Little by little, the smoke from the background works its way forward. dark cherries, but a little faint on the chest. Already here a slight bitter note.
    • Finish
      85 85
      A warming finish that becomes increasingly bitter. A hint of dark chocolate and subdued smoke. You can have this paint in your bar cabinet without any problems and will drink it again and again, but not the big hit in my opinion.

  17. Ostap scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    A little contradictory, as for me. Specific aroma. Maybe not enough sample to try.
    • Nose
      86 86
      Roasted nuts in sugar glaze, oriental sweets (baklava type), sweet ashes, new gum (with talc), candies "Crayfish", burnt sugar, cookies with chocolate-nut filling in milk, a bunch of oak, noticeably sweet, with spices, fragrant field herbs, moisture, peppermint, dust and cardboard, granite, cowshed, barbecue sausage, hot chocolate, dark bread.
    • Taste
      88 88
      Smoke, ash, fuel oil, sleepers, juicy, barbecue (meat on the grill), dried fruits.
    • Finish
      86 86
      Long, knitting, thick, oily, ash, nut-chocolate sweetness.

  18. Bembel scored this whisky 85 points Member Senior

    Advance information about my point allocation:
    I rate my whisky's privately with a ten-point scale
    (XX, X of 10.0)!

    Smell / nose
    Leathery and greasy smoke, overripe cherries, plums, red wine, all in all a lot of dark fruit.
    Later fuller and more mature in the nose, almost heavy!
    Slight sulphurous tinge, hints of orange.

    Taste / mouth
    Fruity, sweet, dark fruits, drying out easily, something heavy deposits on the tongue as a coating (mixture of tobacco and leather). Chocolate, coffee.
    Rauch integrated very well!

    Departure / throat
    Medium-long - long, dry, spicy, dark fruits, spices (Christmas), a touch of salt, orange. After a long time, some mint.

    notes
    Great to smell! Light complexity. Balanced.

  19. riegerjonas scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    2020-11-28
    • Nose
      barely noticeable smoke, tropical fruits, sherry, grapefruit, passion fruit, plum, raisins, butter, bread
    • Taste
      Orange jelly = dominoes, dark cherries, blood orange, also hardly smoky in taste, rather peppery
    • Finish
      bitter after dark peppery chocolate

  20. Tangtang_WhiskyYoda scored this whisky 89 points Connoisseur

    I let the dram breathe in the glass for about an hour. A great malt. Very pleasant aroma combination. Very balanced and the smoke is well integrated. Delicious. I would have thought him older blindly.
    • Nose
      Nice start, some smoke, rather reserved, lots of fruit, chocolate, slightly spicy, later some peppermint and a hint of smoked ham, really great aromas
    • Taste
      fruity sweet in the beginning accompanied by a subtle smoky note. Chocolate, slightly pepper, very slightly bitter later, dark chocolate, at the end the smoked ham comes again but this time on the ashy side, becoming oily
    • Finish
      long finish, again sweet and fruity with a light smoky note, but here also a little salty in the background. Chocolate present again here too

  21. _stefanmayer scored this whisky 86 points Member Senior

    Cherry pie with cream. This bottling has character. I would like to try cask strength. Overall successful and I think the current price of around 70 € is just about reasonable.
    • Nose
      86 86
      Red berries, fruit tea, country air. Sweetness and acidity go hand in hand. I like it, could even be a little more intense for me.
    • Taste
      86 86
      Herbs, ripe cherries and forest fruits. The alcohol could be incorporated a little better. Slightly burnt caramel, cream with grated dark chocolate. Reminiscent of cherry cake with dark chocolate. Delicious.
    • Finish
      85 85
      Unfortunately, only rather short to medium length, but that was not to be expected otherwise with 46% alcohol by volume. Dark cherry and dark chocolate set the tone at the end. Nice.

  22. glenrob scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      84 84

  23. djmaxliving scored this whisky 84 points Expert Junior

    This could have been a stunner, it has all the correct elements for a classic Bowmore. However, the wine casks, bring a slight harsh element especially on the taste, which ruins the score.
    • Nose
      88 88
      Baked red apples, ginger, cinnamon, pears, clover, lime citrus and of course that classic Bowmore peat smoke integrated with all the elements, shines through. Depth and character.
    • Taste
      83 83
      Sponge cake, clove, light spice, burnt sugar, pepper and liquorice.
    • Finish
      82 82
      Short/ medium finish, pepper and spice.

  24. DailyDramMontreal scored this whisky 85 points Member Senior

    I'll resume this quite simply.
    -This is NOT a Devil's Cask, do not expect this much
    -This is 1L vs 700/750.
    -They're still 4x cheaper than a DC.

    This asside, it's loaded of flavors, definitely classical diluted bowmore if i can say it like this. Smoky, fruity, texture is a bit weak but hey its a 46% bowmore, quite tasty. Some nice spices and sugar in there.

    For me, this is what you have when you don't want to sip an expensive bowmore but wish for this flavor profile. You just ate or smoked a cigar, well, doesnt change a thing, you pick this over the expensive stuff.
    • Nose
      90 90
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      81 81

  25. K C Wong scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

  26. thebonewolf scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    Wine cask influence continues to appeal to me with this one. The Sherry on the nose hits like a ton of bricks, and the meaty taste in the finish is just incredible.
    • Nose
      84 84
      Holy sweet Sherry (so much). Dark fruity, malty, must. Toffee, caramel, oak/vanilla.
    • Taste
      80 80
      Light, apply fruitiness, some heat.
    • Finish
      92 92
      Pepper. Burnt meat ends, SO savory. Vague banana after a bit.

  27. Stanzeflasche scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    Very rich, very intense sherry. Smoked raspberry. Humus, humid undergrowth. Saint-Jean fire, in the forest. We warm ourselves over a large fire in the middle of the night, in the countryside. We open a very ripe pomegranate. The grains are crushed in the hand. The juice flows between the fingers. Nice balance between smoke and red fruits. Almost maderized in the mouth. Cherry, morello cherries, blackberries, some currants, wood and charcoal. Smoked ham. Increasingly strong spices, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, gray pepper. Then jam of blueberries, quinces, apricots. Sparkling, intense, gourmet finish, wine red, cola, cocoa, coffee beans, very long, superb. Strawberry juice mixed with sugar to finish.

    https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2020/12/bowmore-10-yo-inspired-by-devils-casks.html
    • Nose
      89 89
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      88 88

  28. Issie did not rate this whisky Connoisseur

    • Nose
      Warm smoke, some rubber, dark honey, nuts, a few grasses, currants, a few pine needles, dried fruits, very light lemon
    • Taste
      Honey, apple, some melon, some strawberry, herbs, lime, a touch of chocolate, nuts, pepper, smoke and ash

  29. Bowmore Axel scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    At first I only tasted a small sample
    and I immediately ordered a bottle.
    It doesn’t knock you down but is very tasty and
    a clear buy for the current price.

    A detailed tasting note is only available when
    the vial is open.

  30. besar scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      85 85

  31. zeroya scored this whisky 92 points Newbie

  32. Kantenmechaniker scored this whisky 88 points Connoisseur

    A great drinking whisky, you can pour it with a lot of fun and drink it in the evening to a movie, it's fun, the drinking strength is great here and does not look thin
    • Nose
      Fresh and slightly tart sherry, plums, light sweetness, tobacco, flowery notes, unmistakably Bowmore, light smoke, chocolate, marzipan, sour cherry, the nose looks cool due to the freshness, minty overtone, very pleasant to smell, already holds what the framework data promise
    • Taste
      Full-bodied start, sweet, sherry, nut, raisins, espresso, tobacco, chocolate, sour, effervescent, raspberry, also floral here, the smoke is noticeable and here stronger than in the nose, ashy
    • Finish
      dry smoke, mint, the mouth becomes fresher, salt, tingles slightly, oak, more intense, here vinous, red wine touch, creamy at the back

  33. SwiftyMcVeigh scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    Round Bowmore, price-performance ratio is ok for the liter bottle.
    • Nose
      86 86
      Spicy peat smoke at the beginning, plum jam, dried fruits, sweetness, pipe tobacco, old leather.
    • Taste
      87 87
      Creamy start. Dry peat smoke, dark cherries, Sachertorte, chilli and ginger alternating with sweetness, slightly bitter orange
    • Finish
      86 86
      Medium length. Black currant, cinnamon, salty peat smoke.

  34. Islay1815 scored this whisky 89 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      89 89
    • Finish
      89 89

  35. ffmdino did not rate this whisky Connoisseur

    I have to admit that I liked it, although I don't like smoke, but here the whole picture worked.
    it is challenging
    the nose has something
    • Nose
      Sherry, leather, earthy, oil as at petrol stations, tar / asphalt, dark red berries (currant), walnut, smoke
    • Taste
      soft, silky and very oily on the palate
      spicy, tar / asphalt, bitter, tart berry (currant), smoke
    • Finish
      long
      bitter, tart, currant, smoke

  36. penumbra scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    The soy sauce hand-filled from Bowmore in recent years is undoubtedly too much for me like an elderly person, 46% is a wise choice, thanks to the more heavy-mouthed background, the wine barrel can not drink any smell, It's more like adding a bit of dry sherry, yes, you can add points.
    • Nose
      Delicious smoked ham, refreshing, herbal peat with sea salt flavor. Ginger shreds, green curry, string books, bright and thin red fruits, cloves, bay leaves, western-style stewed spices.

      Xiao Xiao Su Su, hearty and clean mud gas, like the incense ash mixed with many seasonings, a bit of yeast dough flavor of red wine barrel, Shirley barrel is not obvious.
    • Taste
      Salt and pepper, ash, tobacco, peat, raisins, dark dried fruits, brown sugar, caramel, lemon juice, black tea milk tea, some sour (semi-dried sherry), black chocolate, cinnamon, corrugated board, earth, even some sliced ham Sense of grease.

      Yes, the fat is good, sweet, a little sour, no tannin, no astringency, bitter, no spicy.
    • Finish
      For a long time, sweet peat, fragrant ash, black skill, hard work of oak.

  37. TsiAI scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    Room temperature when drinking: 26℃
    Barriques is a very common type of wine barrels. The capacity of wine barrels in Bordeaux is generally around 225L (59 gallons) (https://www.winespectator.com/articles/what-is-wine-barrel-barrique-54184)

    Watching Eyes: soot (gradually afraid)
    Wenxiang Nose: It's tough for the first few minutes. Red wine vinegar, fermented dough, a bit of alcohol, dark berries, a certain sense of stickiness, a little KFC tomato sauce & barbecue sauce, black berry, purple cherries, fried dried fruit, fool seeds, rich and deep, Nine-made bayberry, a little salty, a little plum sauce, blueberry clear lozenges, a little bacon, rich and sweet, fine black, fine coordination, and good coordination. Palate: refreshing plum juice and bayberry Juice, it wasn't a storm, but it was gentle. The middle section started to turn into a thick face, a little sulfur, disinfection water, a little salty taste, black tea, old furniture, tobacco, coffee grounds, cocoa powder, a little bit of dead branches and leaves, the aroma of fermentation continues to advance, and the balance is very good. Rhyme Finish: Long, handmade brown sugar, black tea water, fermented tea, the feeling is very obvious, plum, as time goes on, the feeling of returning to Gan becomes more and more intense. Body: Medium, average firmness, with a bitter bottom, a little Tannin with medium acidity

    Nose: 87/100
    Palate: 87/100
    Finish: 88/100
    Body: 85/100
    Overall: 87/100

    Overall: Last time I said that the dock version of the Palate was partly chaotic, and the little devil is the look after Laimrig straightened out

  38. StumpiKlaus scored this whisky 81 points Member Senior

    Balanced not very intense whisky.
    • Nose
      81 81
      Sherry-heavy. Tart caramel, raisins, chocolate and a hint of smoke.
    • Taste
      81 81
      Dry sherry with a little smoke. Mild pepper. Little intense whisky but very harmonious.
    • Finish
      80 80
      Quite long and slightly peppery. And some smoke again.

  39. gallfux did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    In itself a nice bowmore for the money. It offers the Bowmore smoke together with the sherry and wine influence. With spices and oak. However, the wood notes are not particularly elegant. You can't complain for the price.

  40. WhiskyJpg scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      85 85

  41. Tom na Gruagaich scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    #Blindtasting
    A very unusual drop, which is not always clean in the aroma, but is fun to explore.
    • Nose
      first of all I have a full nose of burned plastic. It seems to be a candidate of its own. The sherry flavors pave the way, rather the dry variety, a strange wood chipboard aroma blocks the way down, sweet fruits, a little root vegetable. Also something old bottle flavor, something sweet metallic? I say I've never done anything like this before. Caraway fennel. Tea, if there is also some peat, I am still undecided. It is not clear, but it could be responsible for one or the other aroma.
    • Taste
      OK, no peat, sweet and fruity, sherry aromas, tart oak, a little forest honey, also a little old bottle flavor, the aroma sticks a little on the palate, sweet, slightly metallic, a hint of root vegetables.
    • Finish
      Eucalyptus, quite tart at the end, oak, sweet, earthy aromas, a little bitterness. Undefined flavors, but now actually something like clear evidence for the peat ... and there an idea begins to ripen.

  42. Gloin scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    On first impression, the whisky is really fun. Both in smell and taste it offers intense aromas of red and yellow fruits, sweet smoke and spicy oak. What more could you ask for.
    At second glance, however, it does not look very harmonious, artificial and artificial. The smell is scented, the taste is mixed with artificial aromas.
    This leaves a whisky that you drink good by the way, that is tasty, and that you like to refill, but you should not switch off the television ...

  43. Gloin scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    On first impression, the whisky is really fun. Both in smell and taste it offers intense aromas of red and yellow fruits, sweet smoke and spicy oak. What more could you ask for.
    At second glance, however, it does not look very harmonious, artificial and artificial. The smell is scented, the taste is mixed with artificial aromas.
    This leaves a whisky that you drink good by the way, that is tasty, and that you like to refill, but you should not switch off the television ...

  44. Gloin scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    On first impression, the whisky is really fun. Both in smell and taste it offers intense aromas of red and yellow fruits, sweet smoke and spicy oak. What more could you ask for.
    At second glance, however, it does not look very harmonious, artificial and artificial. The smell is scented, the taste is mixed with artificial aromas.
    This leaves a whisky that you drink good by the way, that is tasty, and that you like to refill, but you should not switch off the television ...

  45. Kensay scored this whisky 80 points Expert Senior

    Pleasant sherry nose, smoked dried fruits, a minimum of alcohol. But the taste is a significant failure after the aroma, dry dusty boards, unripe lemon.
    The finish is dry, sour with sherry notes
    Not the whisky that I would like to return to

  46. pianoman scored this whisky 81 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      Cold cigarette smoke, leather jacket. Lemon drops, refreshing towels, cold stones. Slightly metallic.
    • Taste
      Grilled lemon with honey. Pepper, ashes, wood preservatives. Vodka Lemon.

  47. Dhugal MacArdry scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      86 86

  48. schengel10 scored this whisky 82 points Connoisseur

    A good Islay Malt for Travel Retail;
    • Nose
      soft, fruity (berries, raisins), sherry note, spices;
    • Taste
      full-bodied; fruity onset, great spiciness (pepper, chilli), oak, dry sherry, light smoke; oily body;
    • Finish
      medium length finish; Fruit and soft smoke fade away;

  49. TechnOBY scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      80 80

  50. Totoro scored this whisky 82 points Connoisseur

    Nice nose! Creamy, full, velvety, redolent of Bowmore's trademark buttery, leathery smoke. Simultaneously sweet and savory, with an emphasis on the former. Cherry marmalade spilled all over an old leather sofa sitting by an autumnal bonfire, that kind of thing. Not very complex, but de-li-cious, and as well-rounded as a pebble washed smooth by the tides. Water increases the peatiness (or invokes it in the first place).

    In the mouth, it's decidedly less creamy and polished. The letdown arrives with a very slight alcoholic nip and a mouthfeel that is juuuust a bit too watery. Also, the red wine casks make their presence felt right after we've crossed the mid-palate, with spiky, tart tannins that do not mesh well with the whispering softness of the nose. Like many wine-cask matured whiskies, this one is front-loaded, boasting a good attack that closely dovetails the nose only to veer off course after the midway point and end up in a jumble of winey overlay and acerbic tanninicity.

    A game of two halves, then: A simple but immaculate nose; an incongruous palate that is ultimately spoiled by the use of wine casks. Too bad, really.

  51. Saftkenner scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    Always nice when a Bowmore is bottled at a slightly higher drinking strength.
    The exotic fruits, especially the passion fruit note, make this bottling unmistakable for me. I hope it will be available for a few more years.
    • Nose
      Delicate smoke, tobacco, damp wood. sea freshness. In addition, fresh, fruity notes. Squeezed passion fruit, grapefruit and honeydew melon.
    • Taste
      Powerful attack with nice spice. Again only gentle smoke and again a full broadside of passion fruit.
    • Finish
      Long finish with slightly bitter oak and exotic fruits. A quarter of an hour later you can taste passion fruit and some leather.

  52. KOQ24 scored this whisky 83 points Expert Junior

    Really complex for a 10yr old Single Malt.
    Typical Bowmore in a way but with added strength that further compliments the Whisky.
    • Nose
      90 90
      leather,plums,raisins,nutty,smoke,tobacco,salt,spices,
      creme brulee,light seaweed,moldy oak,juniper berries
    • Taste
      90 90
      leather,moldy oak,caramel,light pepper,chocolate,spices,
      cinnamon,raisins,oloroso,brown sugar,prickly
    • Finish
      70 70
      medium to long with a medium to strong Alcohol note.
      medium to full body

  53. WhiskyBjorn83 scored this whisky 80 points Expert Senior

    28-07-2018: definitely inspired by the devil's cask series, which is also stated on the bottle
    • Nose
      77 77
      sherry, hint of tannins
    • Taste
      82 82
      sherry, hint of tannins, chili peppers
    • Finish
      81 81
      sherry, chili peppers

  54. Adamos scored this whisky 91 points Expert Junior

    love this bottle! very rich taste aspecialy for a good price
    • Nose
      Wood, some smoke, dry fruits, dark chocolate, some spices 
    • Taste
      dark chocolate , burnt wood, smoke, a bit dry, slighly reminds me of Cognac, cinnamon maybe, 

      sweet in the end
    • Finish
      a bit dry like wine, dark chocolate but sweet eventualy, 

  55. Adamos scored this whisky 91 points Expert Junior

    Great Bowmore, Sometimes it's hard to say that if it's from Islay. 

    Some once introduced ot to me and got me straight away. 

    It's inspired by the Devil's Cask collection.... never tried it before , but I deffinily must do that. 
    • Nose
      92 92
    • Taste
      92 92
    • Finish
      88 88

  56. King_of_Grill scored this whisky 82 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      80 80

  57. King_of_Grill scored this whisky 82 points Member Senior

    Complex blend of fruit, sweetness and spice, noticeable little smoke for Bowmore, interesting but not outstanding, upper third
    • Nose
      Sherry, dark fruits, spicy, powerful aroma, a hint of medicine at the back and a hint of smoke
    • Taste
      Voluminous, enormous, overripe cherries, dark chocolate
    • Finish
      medium length, stronger on the finish but still little smoke, bitter wood

  58. PatSch23_12 scored this whisky 76 points Expert Senior

    Notes from a blind tasting. No whisky for me.
    • Nose
      Uff. Tough smoke, soaked in alcoholic fermented fruits. Passion fruits, bananas, cassis and blackberries, all too long and hanging in the room with a heavy scent. For me quite uncomfortable, in addition to spices such as coriander and juniper.
    • Taste
      Cassis again (I can not stand Cassis), the smoke here is mild, but still Bowmore-typical "mushy". You can feel the red wine with dark red fruit notes and a spicy Tannin, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves spread in the mouth.
    • Finish
      A little bit of pepper before heavy oak initiates the finish.

  59. Geronimo scored this whisky 85 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      84 84

  60. Hvdree scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      86 86

  61. hawk31 scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    I do not know the original Devils Cask, but this 10y convinces. Not too lax, somewhat idiosyncratic and harsh, which I now attributed to the wine barrels. PLV I find ok, if they would just omit the paint bucket ..
    • Nose
      Discreet camp fire smoke, exotic fruits, sweet fruit candy, floral, citrus notes, light wine notes, milk chocolate, some mint
    • Taste
      Smooth mouthfeel, on the tongue at the first sip much more smoke than in the nose, dark chocolate, plum jam, spices and ashes, nice start, but I expected 46% more steam
    • Finish
      Long, dirty, oak is felt, the sweetness fades with time

  62. Koalafant scored this whisky 90 points Expert Senior

    Dirty and Rotten ... The wolf in peat fur => KRASS
    • Nose
      Dried fruits such as raisins and dates caress the nose. In addition a dirty discreet smoke and a little minty freshness. An impression of engine room with tobacco and leather fragrances.
    • Taste
      Sweet dried fruits dominate and are perfectly flanked by the snotty smoke. Alcoholic sharpness and for 46% neat pressure.
    • Finish
      Long, dirty and sweet

  63. Oloroso-Butt did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      87 87

  64. Ciro scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      87 87

  65. tomy63 scored this whisky 82 points Expert Senior

    Amber color, more discreet nose than the previous, caramel, chewing gum, red fruits, nuts, a little too chemical. The mouth is thicker, more powerful than the previous one, but a little alcoholic, always a chemical side, dry enough it lacks gluttony. In this one the nose is more peaty than the mouth. The salty side of Bowmore is unobtrusive. Finale of medium length, a little alcohol, spices, nuts. Pretty disappointing.

  66. psiiik scored this whisky 83 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      82 82
    • Finish
      82 82

  67. Achany scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    massiv Sherry, grapes, dark fruits, nuts, combined with a hint of bacon, salt, smoke. that is some very reasonable dram!  
    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      86 86

  68. JürgenWhisky did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      86 86

  69. Tom na Gruagaich scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    Exciting Bowmore. The nose is idiosyncratic and overproduced. The similarity to the Devils Cask series is there, but here as well I find it a bit too bitter in between.
    • Nose
      Sweet, vinous notes, cherries, Amarena cherries, but then also ham, smoke, meaty. Already idiosyncratic, but exciting.
    • Taste
      Very dry, a lot of sherry, oak, smoke, also a certain sweetness.
    • Finish
      bitter-sweet, sherry, amarena cherries, peat. Again some ham, but then rather tart oak.

  70. Numwierum scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    Bacon, some smoke, dark fruits, dry and it stands again a number on it ... I like! Ask for more of Bowmore's affordable bottlings!
    • Nose
      89 89
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      88 88

  71. WhiteEagle scored this whisky 86 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      88 88

  72. WhiteEagle scored this whisky 86 points Expert Junior

    I really like it!
    • Nose
      Campfire smoke, smoked bacon, sweet sherry, fruits like strawberries / cherries, herbs, cinnamon
    • Taste
      Start very sweet paired with smoke, oily and creamy in the mouth, now come spices and soft chocolate.
    • Finish
      dries up, it leaves a lot of ash, some orange and a pleasant spiciness.

  73. Archer scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      85 85

  74. Wolv scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      86 86

  75. Noface83 scored this whisky 87 points Specialist

    Nose: greasy, smoky, floral, aromatic herbs (could really be some caraway), bread crust and berry fruit. An almost typical nose of bacon-sherry-sweet Bowmors but the intense floral / herbal aromas make it interesting. Strong and warming with powerful sherry sweetness and now warm ash as smoky flavor. Very creamy and sticky sweet. Towards the back, it becomes rather dry and the smoke turns more and more into ashes. The spices stay, but have a hard time against the sherry and the smoke. At the second sip, there are even Christmas spices added - cloves and cinnamon.

    I like it really well. Much better than the almost simultaneously published 9 year old and the pleasing Darkest. Intense yet tasty Bowmore for the price (70-80 EUR) despite E150 a clear buy recommendation from me.
    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      86 86

  76. pipemajor scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    Nose: For me surprisingly more old-style Bowmore with a smoky-flowery start, reminiscent of a walk on the beach, strawberry, currant, the alcohol content is also noticeable

    Taste: Strong onset with creamy mouthfeel, fruity with a slight sweetness, more smoke than I would have expected, a hint of ash aromas

    Finish: Medium-long and warm, the creaminess remains, slightly smoky and antiseptic

    All in all a great Dram if you consider the price / performance ratio in the current environment!

  77. Einfach_Supi scored this whisky 80 points Expert Senior

    Nose: Lush moist peat, the typical Bowmore sherry nose, pepaart with sour notes of red wine, with spices, a little disturbing the caraway. But everything is full under the greasy, sweet peat

    Mouth: Here too the sweet peat, very mild and oily in the mouth, plum and marzipan, again the kitchen spices. Aggravated in the finish, tempered with candy.

    Conclusion: Decent Dram with nice flavors, unfortunately this caraway flavor disturbs me and does not make him a purchase candidate. Overall, too soft and mild, is it my daily form? I have a 10cl sample, so there is still time to try again.
    For the time being 80 points

  78. Ostfriese scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    If I remember the Devils Cask, the similarity is there. Here, what I salute, the strong oak of the Devils Cask is missing and there is a pleasant slight sharpness there. A nice dram!
    • Nose
      First there are glowing ashes and plums, then cinnamon, dark wood and oily furniture polish.
    • Taste
      First there are cool smoke and cherries, followed by dark chocolate and oranges. Then some salt and a decent Jalapenos sharpness. He is slightly oily on the tongue.
    • Finish
      Long and dry. It remains campfire smoke, salty, currant, and a slight sharpness. Is there cinnamon again?

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