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Классический островной Bowmore: солёно-торфяной дым, тёмные фрукты, кожа, табак и шоколад при мягкой для своей крепости подаче. Опытные ценят сложность и баланс, но почти все сходятся на завышенной цене, а часть чувствует мешающую мыльность.
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В аромате узнаётся фирменный кварцево-землистый торфяной дым с пеплом, солёно-морские и йодистые ноты, кожа, табак, мёд и тёмные, местами тропические фрукты (личи, папайя, ананас), цитрус и цветочно-косметические оттенки; раскрывается не сразу, требует времени и нескольких капель воды. Вкус плотный, маслянистый, тёплый и с возрастом глотка становится сливочнее: тёмные фрукты, кожа, землистость, шоколад с сухими ягодами, пряный дуб, перец, кофе, лакрица и деликатный дым; крепость 51,5% многие называют идеальной — насыщенно, но не подавляет. Послевкусие долгое, минерально-землистое, с дымом, шоколадом, пряностями и дубовыми танинами.
Хвалят сложность, баланс и контраст ароматов, особенно на фоне более дешёвых родственных розливов, где ощущается меньше бурбонных бочек. Основное расхождение — цена: даже те, кто ставит высокие оценки, считают бутылку неоправданно дорогой, а один опытный автор видит за ней прежде всего маркетинг, а не глубину выдержки, снижая оценку до 83. Отдельная претензия — мыльно-фиалковый парфюмерный тон, который в аромате терпим, но во вкусе выходит на первый план и мешает. Опытные ревьюеры дают чуть более широкий разброс (83–94), рядовые держатся плотно около 89–91, так что общая согласованность высокая при спорной верхней планке.
A sad story full of marketing, not the depth of aged whisky!((( Ok, it’s quite good whisky just for drinking, we don’t look at the label, why should we be upset?!((( 21 21 20 21 83
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 91
A well put together dram with plenty to like - the alcohol gives it a bit of heft, without being overpowering, whilst the dram retains some interest throughout. Well worth trying - a little expensive in terms of buying a bottle.
| Нос |
84 |
Chocolate limes - the alcohol sits well in the glass. I get little smoke or saline notes, but a waft of the old fashioned hard boiled chocolate lime sweets. |
| Вкус |
86 |
The mouthfeel is good with a bit of body too it - the taste comes through immediately with a delicate smoke in the background, a chocolate note that borders on an oyster stout or decent coffee, and a citrus note that is quite vibrant. A decent taste overall. |
| Финиш |
85 |
Medium - the stout note lingers a while with a pleasant hit of alcohol, which seems well intergrated. |
N: Oooft, dunnage warehouse no. 1 memories spring back to mind. Fruity, leather, tobacco P: Dark fruits, spicy smoke, dried tropical fruits, papaya, pineapple, earthly. Very smooth for the ABV Bond movie: Skyfall
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
An autumn forest full of fallen leaves, somewhere not far away, a fire is burning down from this withered, dried, but sometimes damp foliage. Sea notes, iodine, smoke. Reminds me of the beginning of Brodsky's poem: "Honey, I went out tonight to breathe in the fresh air blowing from the ocean"; and its end: "I smoke in the dark and inhale the rot of the tide."
Lucifer describes it great. Reminds me a bit of Springtide. Soften a little with a few drops of water. You can do it. 91-100 – Whisky heaven, best stuff
| Нос |
92 |
Very tasty composition of Bowmore's typical aromas and sherry. A little too sharp on the nose for an even higher rating. |
| Вкус |
91 |
Darker notes. Leather, tobacco, earthy. Much rounder and creamier with the 2nd sip (+1) |
| Финиш |
92 |
Chocolate, long. Is there smoke? No, no trace. |
Beautiful Bowmore if only it wasn't for the price...
| Нос |
91 |
sweet; fine Bowmore-typical quartzy-earthy smoke; some ash; Honey; fruity notes with slightly tropical hints; lychee; some leather and tobacco; delicate mint freshness; Oak |
| Вкус |
92 |
sweet-spicy; oily; Caramel; dates; fruity notes; lychee; sparkling pepper; some dark chocolate; Oak wood; fine smoky note |
| Финиш |
91 |
sweet; tart, spicy wood; delicate fruit notes; Licorice; dark chocolate; delicate smoky note |
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
beautiful smokehouse. 96b (Sherry 26yo refill & Bourbon 22yo hogshead)
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Excellent Bowmore! Almost nectar! By some miraculous circumstances you always get drunk and stop feeling the perfume, which is always clearly felt at the beginning of the tasting. What's interesting is that the scent smells a bit like Port Ellen, 23 22 22 22
:) I thought it was delicious!
| Нос |
91 |
+H2O Aromatic smoke, idea tarry, a little tobacco, spices/baking spices, vineyard peaches, creamy, slightly sweet with honey, citrus fruits (oranges). 90-91 |
| Вкус |
91 |
+H2O Pleasantly smoky and slightly sweet, oranges, hint of ironing, honey, spices, fine notes of wood/oak, a little hemp rope, hint of coffee and chocolate, hint of ash. 90 |
| Финиш |
90 |
+H2O Chocolate, spices, some hemp rope, pleasantly smoky and spicy, notes of wood/oak, slightly sweet, some ash. 89-90 |
нос 88 · вкус 91 · финиш 91
There are already enough descriptions of flavors here, so I will concentrate on comparisons. Compared to the cheaper 26yo & 27yo Vintner's as well as the 23yo PX or Springtide, I can perceive a greater complexity of different aromas here. The bourbon casks that are missing from the aforementioned bottlings also seem to predominate here. A range of contrasting aromas make this bottling extremely exciting. The 51.5% is an ideal strength, as the malt is rich and intense, but remains accessible and does not overwhelm me as the first dram of the evening.
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Drinks away easily. But still a little bite. Really great balance!
| Нос |
88 |
Clearly recognizable Bowmore distillate. Salty, sweet, slightly smoky. Salty butter. wet earth. Sour milk. Menthol. Chocolate. |
| Вкус |
90 |
The Bowmore distillate is also recognizable here. Mineral, salt, a little bit of smoke in the background. The whisky feels warm and full. It gets thicker and thicker. Even at the finish, the volume increases. Chocolate cake. |
| Финиш |
90 |
LONG. Mineral, earthy, smoke. Wood scrapings. smoldering barbecue. Curry sauce. |
Sampled in a Bowmore tasting. WB209065, WB243244, WB55398, WB189257, WB191074, WB27248, WB221829. S 6.5 This is as the maximum amount of soap I can take in my Bowmore. I enjoy nosing it the most as the soap takes a back seat to allow the peat and cask to speak, but it almost completely takes over the front stage once it reaches the palate. 86-90 - Great! Worth buying and sharing
| Нос |
88 |
The coastal breezes bring along a basket of ripe salted red fruits and smoked peach tea. Burning earthy peat seasoning the barrel, releasing more aromatic smoke. Sour cherry. Mildly leathery and just a whiff of menthol. A soft touch of violet perfume lurks in the background, reminding us that this is a Bowmore from the bygone era. Mildly pungent but not obtrusive. |
| Вкус |
85 |
The violet intensifies, taking over the fruits and now on par with the earthy bonfire. Leather. Dark chocolate with dried berries chunks. Some sweet vanilla and mildly peppery oak. I want to say there’s more to offer but the soap is quite distracting. |
| Финиш |
85 |
Long finish. Lingering soapy peat. Burnt tobacco leaves. Sufficient oak tannin and dark plums. |
нос 90 · вкус 92 · финиш 92
нос 87 · вкус 92 · финиш 92
Chic, rather unconventional Bowmore
| Нос |
90 |
To reveal the aroma you need to let it breathe a little. Citrus with light smoke. Dried fruits and green apple. Duchess. |
| Вкус |
92 |
The taste is rich, varied and at the same time refined. Berries and minty notes are added to the fruit |
| Финиш |
91 |
Long but soft finish. Light pepper notes, leather, dried dogwood, a little salt |
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Amazing Bowmore. Rich and complex, gently spicy and smoky
нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 91
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
нос 90 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
| Нос |
90 |
The scent is not so open, you need to wake up for a while, rich cosmetics, floral scents, sea bath and smoked barbecue, followed by some fruity sweetness, and some more natural soap and herbal floral and medicinal herbs at the end |
| Вкус |
89 |
Full-bodied, strong body, good alcohol suppression, sweet fruit, bacon, vanilla, tangerine peel, herbs |
| Финиш |
89 |
Fruity and spiced, bacon, liquorice, sweet green malt, long aftertaste, medium intensity |
нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 91
soap, leather, black sugar, wood, old oak
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
2026-01-28
| Нос |
87 |
not so intense, rather gentle, caramel |
| Вкус |
88 |
Caramel, sweet smoke, black tea, dry, smoke |
| Финиш |
88 |
Mint, herbs, matte, slightly fuzzy, little wood |
нос 94 · вкус 94 · финиш 93
Intuitive coffee aroma, a hint of dark chocolate and leather, charcoal and smoke unique to bowmore these days, deep green fruit, spicy and irritating feeling is subtle strong, a long airing produces a powdery texture
нос 92 · вкус 91 · финиш 91
нос 91 · вкус 91 · финиш 92
This Aston Martin Limited Edition gives me the impression of a gentleman lighting a pipe.
A very good combination of bourbon and sherry, with bourbon as the main flavor, very comfortable, milky and thick. There is a noticeable change in the bottle, the soapy taste will appear and become stronger, and it is best to drink it right after opening the bottle.
| Нос |
90 |
Green apple, black tea, citrus, smoke, dried fruit, earth, a little peat, vanilla. |
| Вкус |
91 |
Caramel, apple, leather, peat, powder, cream, a little berry, mint. |
| Финиш |
90 |
Peat, mulberry leaves, cinnamon, leather, sea salt, cream, a little chocolate, smoked bacon. |
balanced, sweet, easy to drink, long finish
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 92
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Nose: Present but restrained nose, softly embedded peat smoke, coal, elegant, subtly salty and bacony, slightly soapy and floral, chocolate, coffee, hints of sweet black tea, tobacco, currants, cinnamon and lovage. Taste: rich with pleasant basic sweetness, alcohol not noticeable; smoke present but not too intense, warm smoke, tobacco, red fruits and Cinnamon. Nice depth in the finish, light chili catch with salt. Soft, aromatic finish - medium to (too) short. Wood and mild smoky notes I leave the price out of the rating, then it is a very good whisky. If I take the price into account, it would certainly only be 85-86 points.
Can also be recognized as a Bowmore when blind. Beautiful nose with subtle, very well-embedded smoke, sherry influence and good complexity. Slightly soapy in the mouth and finish, so not really my cup of tea.
| Нос |
90 |
Light smoke with sea breeze. Clove and violet florals, eucalyptus, honey and peach. Bonfire notes and a touch of tobacco develop with air. |
| Вкус |
90 |
Smoke and ash lead, followed by a clove-and-violet note with a slight soapy edge. Berry syrup, dark chocolate, coffee and warming spice come through. |
| Финиш |
89 |
Long. Sweet peat carries on, then shifts to spent embers and the bitterness of dark chocolate. A slightly drying edge with white pepper, oak and tobacco. |
Nose: Smoke, peat, apple flesh, fruit Taste: Peat, sweetness of fruit / Couldn't feel any soap, not very special Finish: Peat, cinnamon / Very spicy I should try another bottle
Very elegent peat after opening the bottle for 2 weeks, but the taste turn to be a little soapy, which I do not really enjoy.
| Нос |
91 |
Elegant peat, floral, coconut , fruity, malty, salty, sour, tabacco |
| Вкус |
90 |
Sweet, soapy |
| Финиш |
89 |
Very long, ginger spicy, dry. |
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
Balance with the quolity and custom, haha, nice
нос 93 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 90
Too hard, if I would didn't know it's age and percent of alc., I'd say 11 years and 56⁰. In my opinion, too overpriced and too overvalued.
Nose: fruits, almost powdery floral, plums, soft sea brine, smoke, Mouth: sweet, caramel, pineapple, melons,(plasticy) citrus plums, nuttiness, raisins Finish: mid ginger bread, seasalt caramel, ash, very light iodine 90分 this isn't mind blowing but a great bowmore
нос 88 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
| Нос |
92 |
Like with the 2021 edition I can only receive a gentle hint of smoke. I get a lot of fruit and fewer caramel aromas: ripe blood oranges mixed with mango and passion fruit. A good amount of (sea) saltiness which I like. Biscuit aromas are there. Sherry only in the background. The nose is different to that of the 2021 but I’m equally impressed by the depth and complexity. In some Bowmores the orange aromas tend to be overwheming, but this one is wonderfully balanced. Great! Adding some water brings out brighter fruit aromas (pear). |
| Вкус |
92 |
As with the 2021 there are more smoky flavours than on the nose. However the fruity aromas, especially the exotic fruits, return big on the palate. Much more than in the standard 18-year-old, ripe mango / passion fruit flavours complement the typical Bowmore character. Wood is not overwhelming, rather pleasant. And a large emphasis on salty sweetness. Great composition! Not too aggressive, with a broad profile. Very enjoyable! |
| Финиш |
91 |
Sea saltiness and oak flavours stay for a long time. After a while a gentle smokiness lingers on. |
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
| Нос |
88 |
A balanced aroma of smokiness and fruit Coffee, a hint of earthiness, woody notes, eucalyptus, tobacco |
| Вкус |
89 |
Rich texture, savoury depth, good balance spicy notes, malty undertones |
| Финиш |
89 |
Subtle woodiness, gentle peat |
нос 90 · вкус 94 · финиш 94
very good but pretty spicy
Phenomenal. Just slightly behind the 21 edition 1 (I gave edition one at 94 overall), but otherwise, it has its own personality, and a wonderful complex dram which every whisky lover should experience.