Bowmore 1998 SMWS 3.236 Heathery smoke drifting by the shore

CategorySINGLE MALT
DistilleryBowmore
BottlerThe Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS)
Bottling Series-
Vintage1998
Bottled Year-
Age16년
Cask TypeRefill Barrel
Cask Number-
Bottles Released-
ABV59.9%
Volume700 ml
Label-
CountryScotland
RegionIslay
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Flavor Profile

Smoky
Maritime
Oaky
Sweet
Spicy
Peaty
Herbal
Honey
Fruity
Vanilla
Citrus
Creamy
Floral
Nutty
Dried Fruit
Chocolate

Tasting Notes

Colour

straw

air Nose

it is possibly the power of suggestion, but I do detect heathery smoke drifting by a shoreline. Also more cut green apple and sharp gooseberry, limes and grapefruit, along with the wonderfully familiar soft, wispy peat smoke that seems to characterise these vintages. Then more coastal things like crab sticks and wet beach pebbles. Lovely nose! With water: geraniums! Also wood ashes, bandages, kelp and one additional gooseberry

restaurant Palate

rather powerful arrival, dry, ashy peat smoke paired with black pepper, kippers, lemon juice and tiny hints of passion fruit and mango. There's also a lovely, taut mineral side as well. With water: settles excellently now, a touch of salted honey that bring some sweetness, smoked olive oil and exotic fruit teas

timer Finish

long, drying, salty, with a deeper smokiness and more black pepper and camphor notes

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