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Bowmore 18 yo
Лот #4600408 · 43.0% · 70 cl
⏱ закрытие 25 July 2026 в 21:30 CEST (21:30 Islay Bowmore)
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дешевле, чем ~38% виски рейтинга 84.7 (цена €74 — медиана продаж, 910 оц.)
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Bowmore 18yo
43.0% · 70cl
Whiskybase · рейтинг 84.7
Bowmore 18-year-old
Bowmore
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Текущая ставка€60 на 18% ниже обычной цены (медиана недавних продаж)
Недавние продажи (6 мес) €74 +18% мин €69 · 2 прод. · в сегодняшних €
Мин. розница (WB)€90 +33%
Рейтинг WB84.7 910 оценок
Справедливая цена за рейтинг €68 типичная выше на -8% кривая рынка
Медиана оценок 85.0 у экспертов 86.0 (75) · разброс ±4.4 · 67–95 · 139 оценок
Вкусоароматический профиль
Chocolate 8 Sherried 7 Smokey 7 Dried Fruit 6 Honey 5 Leathery 5 Oily 5 Tobacco 5 Old Wood 4 Hay-like 2 Medicinal 2 Nutty 2 Citric 1 Coal-gas 1 Cooked Fruit 1 Fragant 1 Mossy 1 Plastic 1 Rubbery 1 Vanilla 1
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2020-03€60
Цены в магазинах (Whiskybase)
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Whiskybase Member market 90.00 EUR€90
Whiskypirat.ch shop 115.00 CHF€121
De Poort van Kleef shop 124.99 EUR€125
We Are Whisky shop 125.00 EUR€125
Raadhuis Maastricht shop 130.00 EUR€130
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Зрелый островной Bowmore: сбалансированный дым, херес, апельсин и тёмные фрукты при мягкой мягкой крепости 43%. Опытные ценят элегантность и баланс, но многие отмечают слабое, местами суховатое или пепельное послевкусие.
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В аромате — сладкий торфяной дым и костёр, фирменный для Bowmore кровяной апельсин, херес, тёмные и спелые фрукты (сливы, изюм, чёрная смородина), шоколад, мёд, ваниль и морские, солёно-йодистые ноты с водорослями и оттенком рыбы. Вкус мягкий, маслянистый и сладкий, с пряностью (гвоздика, корица, мускат, перец), дубом, тёмным шоколадом, ореховыми, кожаными и хересными оттенками; торф и дым усиливаются от аромата к вкусу. Послевкусие большинство считает средним по длине, дымно-пряным с золой, ореховым и слегка фруктовым, но именно оно вызывает больше всего нареканий — короткое, суховатое, местами горьковатое или чересчур пепельное. Опытные ревьюеры оценивают виски выше и охотнее подчёркивают комплексность, элегантность и удачный баланс дыма и сладости, отмечая при этом как минусы стандартность, приглушённость и нехватку свежести и крепости (43% многим кажется маловато), а также искусственное подкрашивание. Часть опытных ставит его ниже собратьев — Laimrig, Darkest и вариантов повышенной крепости. Менее опытные дают более разбросанные оценки: наряду с похвалой за зрелость и деликатность встречаются низкие баллы за горечь, водянистость и слабое послевкусие. В целом мнения сходятся плотно в диапазоне 83–88, с редкими выбросами вверх (89–90) и вниз (73–74).
Cubey666 85 31 jul 2017 4:37 pm
* Tasted it in June 2013 at a masterclass by Gordon Dundas ( Brand Ambassadeur of Bowmore, Auchentoshan and Glen Garioch) found some old notes.
нос 88 · вкус 83 · финиш 85
Erik Elixir 83 16 dec 2012 2:21 pm
N: spicy - cinnamon, creamy (advocaat) peat, syrup and mint T: sweet honey, peat and a campfire F: spicy and ashes
hs305 83 03 may 2017 6:09 pm
[December, 2013]  I found this dram in a commercial advents calendar. In my old rating system (ten scales that translate into WB points: 50 - 66 - 75 - 80 - 82,5 - 85 - 87,5 - 90 - 92,5 - 95) I scored it 82,5.  I took no detailed notes and never bought a commercial advents calender again.
MaltVader 86 10 mar 2022 8:16 pm
Нос 87 Sweet smoke, chocolate, lime, very affordable, inviting
Вкус 86 Sweet, fresh, fruity, mint, nuts
Финиш 86 Medium, delicate, the smoke lasts a long time
Andytka3 85 30 nov 2016 3:21 am
N- Petrol, blue cheese, orange peel, tangy. Wild flower and dusting powder, unique loving it. P- Glucose, syrupy sweet. Rich fruit cake, lemon and whiff of earthy smokes. F- Smooth, medium. Raisin and vanilla with oily nuts at the back. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Kantenmechaniker 88 21 dec 2014 12:36 am
Line up nicely with the range of Bowmore's tried and tested standards.
robain 82 06 oct 2016 6:30 pm
n - rubber, peat, t - rubber, f - peaty finish is definitely better than the taste itself.
нос 82 · вкус 78 · финиш 86
kbs26 88 31 oct 2023 10:52 am
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
dRambo 86 31 mar 2017 12:27 am
Nose: burnt rubber - but only if you go too close to it or you do not treat it to your 10 minutes in the glass before it disappears. If he gets this time, he shows tender, ripe, delicious smoke with a hint of ham and raspberries, blackcurrants and vanilla. Complex multi-layered wood tones enrich the nose in a way that I no longer want to take my nose away, in between I find cloves, allspice and strong nutmeg and cinnamon. Acid from the wood keeps the balance with honey sweetness. Taste: surprisingly soft, delicate, supple, palate flattering, at first it almost seems too "thin", although it is rather syrupy, sweet, fresh red fruit, spicy with each little sip, oak, sawdust, it becomes stronger and stronger Departing longer and longer after the third sip I'm sure that the 43% rich, very elegant, independent Conclusion: I like the elegance, fruits, spices, great oak flavors all there - great malt, available, affordable - probably. not for every day - I can imagine that polarized but I think it's delicious
нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 87
ThorstenH 86 09 mar 2023 8:58 pm
86-90 – Wow, really good one, need a bottle
Нос 86 I love the typical Bowmore blood orange with the Bowmore smoke. I got some cardboard stuck in my nose with this one. Therefore not perfect. 2nd dram better. No miss.
Вкус 88 Delicious fruitiness combined with hints of chocolate.
Финиш 85 Gets a little bitter.
Daan Tje 90 20 oct 2016 10:55 pm
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
Fight65 84 05 jun 2017 1:03 pm
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Sporx 86 25 oct 2018 9:33 am
Aroma little smoke, light sherry, mineral note, blueberries, light maritime taste Smoky, sweetish, peat, somewhat spicy, dirty finish Medium length, but unfortunately a bit too short, smoky, spicy, ginger spiciness, sweetish Upgraded from 83 to 86 on 11/20/20 I find 15 darkest a bit rounder
feolai 85 26 mar 2026 1:50 pm
Aroma:Moderate;Palate:85/100; Aftertaste:Med-Long.
Нос 84 Smooth peat smoke, chocolate cake, cream, toffee, black fruit notes.
Вкус 85 Smooth, with apple, plum, cocoa powder, smoky peat, and sweet caramel flavors.
Финиш 85 Medium, with a fruity smoky peat aftertaste.
Tom na Gruagaich 80 30 jan 2019 10:08 pm
no fuss, but a beautiful mature Bowmore. However, I find Laimrig and Darkest more interesting, including the 100 proof. But still a delicious whisky.
wisekyofcourse 83 03 jan 2017 9:31 pm
On the nose, a dusty, moldy side, with ripe fruits and dry peat. In the mouth, spice, feeling of candied prunes, chocolate with peat present. In the final, it is quite long, but it remains on a dry peat, it lacks freshness and subtlety.
Mapl 86 28 oct 2020 4:35 pm
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
pianoman 74 02 jul 2016 3:24 pm
Malthead19 88 23 mar 2023 5:05 pm
- a gentleman from Bowmore - unfortunately colored ... why do I have to have an 18-year-old whisky to dye ??? I do not get it - very pleasant to drink - for about 70€ it was a really good price for the quality
Mr.Edradour 84 11 jan 2016 10:18 am
This is one of my favorit Islay whiskies.
Calmar 87 23 aug 2017 8:26 am
A good representative of the middle-aged Ayla, quite deep and saturated for a commercial fortress, is well balanced. Of the minuses - poor taste and the absence of a certain zest, too much everything is standard.
LDB 88 02 apr 2021 6:35 am
(Blind tasting 2018) I say at least 16-18 years, ~ 43%, Islay, possibly the infamous 18 year old Lagavulin DE? The perfect balance of smoke and sweetness would speak for it. Definitely very tasty!
Нос 88 Smoke, but fine and tightly interwoven, paired with honey, raisins and old oranges.
Вкус 87 Very smooth and oily, such a sweet spice wave, reminds me a bit of Bowmore Darkest, but more harmonious.
Финиш 88 Very long, with a nice fat smoked rind, leather and a little bit of fruit.
Stanzeflasche 88 10 oct 2019 9:14 pm
A nose of coarse salt, the tide is there, iodine and fish, sea spray, a few rocks, seaweed. But it's quite smooth and well-balanced. The sherry is light, plums, apricots, leather. A hint of smoke. White fruits, raisins. A vinous, earthy side. Floral essences, white rose, primrose. On the palate, salt, peat, iodine, light fruits, mirabelle plums. The finish is pleasant, with oysters and other seafood. Dried banana, sweet olive, almond oil. Stuffed figs, caramel, walnuts. It's frankly good, well-balanced, with notes of iodine and fruit tempered by a delicate peat. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2020/06/bowmore-18-yo.html
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 89
HrvojeV 85 28 sep 2025 10:45 am
нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Lu Cifer 86 11 dec 2019 9:48 pm
Aroma: well integrated and dominant smoke (campfire), sweet, sherry, ripe fruit, a bit of caramel, mild not sparkling Taste: full, oily, complex, sweet, sherry, slightly spicy and smoky Departure: soft with a light smoke, but also spicy round and long, pleasant.
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
QuarterCentury 87 30 oct 2011 8:14 pm
A popular expression in Bowmore`s ongoing range, this replaced the 17 year-old, which was phased out a few years ago. Fresh, with notes of salty kippers and coalsmoke.
granella2003 81 03 oct 2012 8:42 am
Rosebank88 83 19 sep 2024 9:52 am
Нос 84 Quite complex and finely structured. Juicy sherry, salt, dried mango and plums fight for the upper hand. Seaweed, delicate peat smoke and some coniferous wood slowly follow. Overall quite reserved and subtle. With water: better and nicely balanced. Overall a little saltier and herbaceous. Blood orange, sherry, peat smoke, earth, jute and plums.
Вкус 82 Full of sherry, salt, peat smoke, fern, nuts, pepper, leather and floral accents. Becomes quite soapy over time. With water: sherry-like, somewhat leafy, effervescent minerality, peat, ash, fern and nuts.
Финиш 83 Long, juicy, sherry-like and delicately smoky, dark chocolate, fern and nuts.
didi1893 85 23 mar 2016 11:50 pm
Clearly Islay. The pinch of sea and salt are unmistakable. The pleasant smoke of the nose becomes more intense and "extreme" in the taste and finish. The fruitiness of the nose is unfortunately not so intense in the taste. The smoke and the ash in the finish are almost too intense and dominant for me personally.
Ciro 86 10 apr 2015 4:41 am
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
Helgo 86 07 jan 2015 11:55 am
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 87
GJR 85 07 dec 2018 11:27 am
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
_Dziki_ 86 07 jan 2026 6:17 pm
Нос 87 Delicate smoke, lots of sweetness, red fruit, baked apple, plum jam, apricot jam, pears, smokehouse.
Вкус 85 Similarly to the aroma, the smoke is quite noticeable, smokehouse, tobacco, leather, apricot jam, apple with cinnamon, unfortunately the higher ABV level is missing.
Финиш 85 Medium-long, consistent with the taste and aroma, smoked, baked, slightly sweet and fruity.
TheWhiskybossch 86 29 nov 2025 8:30 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
MadScientist 89 02 apr 2017 9:01 pm
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 90
DramALife 84 20 feb 2022 7:15 pm
S 7 A deep, balanced, smoky & fruity one. N 25 A touch of oil on top of all, yet a pleasant one Deep, moderate smoke Sandalwood fragrance Some burnt brown sugar Vanilla at the back Maltier as time goes by P 26 Chewy smoked fruit Peppery spice underlying, slowly transiting to soft, winter spice (nutmeg, clove, cinnamon) Oakwood underpin from beginning to end F 24 Mid finish Oaky Some orange peel Smoked ham flavour lingering Some McVitie's digestive biscuit notes towards the end
detachedblue 86 10 may 2018 7:24 pm
A rather classic example of Bowmore, the quality is high.
Lorion 74 08 apr 2021 10:55 pm
The nose knows how to please, on the palate the whisky is a bit too bitter and thin for me. 74 points.
alectron 73 29 feb 2012 11:37 am
Bottle from 2010/11. Nose:  peat, parma mints, meaty (77) Palate & Finish: parma mints, malty, boiled sweets, (72) Single dram note (Dramfest NZ 2012)
Vladimir Ziryanov 86 03 nov 2017 10:29 pm
Not bad Bomo - expected that it would be worse, but hoped for the best. Total - in places it is very similar to the old perfumer Bomo (I mean the old 17-shku), and in the fragrance and taste, at least I'm very interested in this perfume, plus dried fruit, a bit creamy, the only big flaw is so weak and short finish , but in principle it is quite delicate in the good sense of the word. In general 86-87
d1scostu 86 24 jul 2016 8:40 pm
нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 88
junyvyao 84 24 jan 2025 12:08 pm
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 83
spigray 86 13 oct 2017 12:47 pm
hmm...it´s got a pretty nice nose, the palate is not bad but a bit disappointing after the nose and the finish is the weakest part. 86/100
MaltyMillionaire 67 26 oct 2015 2:45 am
How does Bowmore make money......???......
Holzwurm 87 18 jan 2021 7:57 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Feusi 88 10 aug 2011 8:44 am
Sherry with dark campfire, warm and round in the nose. A very pleasant spicy drop with a powerful and long finish, for me a top price / performance ratio.
ASWhisky 80 18 jun 2014 12:24 am
for a 18y he offers too little the 15y Bowmore passes him with ease does not make me nervous but okay
TimkoT 83 21 aug 2022 5:49 pm
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
dirkmemphis 83 19 mar 2015 10:46 pm
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
Dirac 87 13 apr 2026 4:16 pm
12-18, honey, toffee, to a slightly caramelized brûlée
Нос 86 The peaty flavor has diminished. The fruity flavor has increased.
Вкус 88 It is more moisturizing.
Финиш 86 The aftertaste is a bit like peach.
ezioaudit 84 12 dec 2019 11:55 am
LordBellamy 87 26 oct 2011 7:17 pm
I wonderful daily dram on a winters evening
kimmosuo 81 21 dec 2018 6:36 pm
нос 79 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
Goethe 81 21 jul 2015 9:20 pm
Starting of very promising in the nose it takes its way somewhere else and get's lost. Concerning price/performance ratio: 6/10
Master Quill 83 15 mar 2015 11:08 pm
I scored a 2010 batch 82 points and a 2014 batch 84.
Alex 68 30 sep 2012 5:31 am
Bowmore`s 18 Years Old is one of the finest malts in its range. Matured in oak casks for over 18 years, the classic Bowmore smokiness is perfectly balanced with soft fruits and chocolate. A wonderful dram. Bowmore has won more awards than any other single malt scotch whisky. http://www.shanghai9.net/whisky-whisky/bowmore-18-year-old-single-islay-malt-scotch-whisky.html
Popilll 87 28 dec 2025 9:00 am
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Ivynor 86 04 aug 2019 5:31 pm
Test version of 2019. A fairly fine version but too diluted.
Нос 85 Nose end, iodized, a little on the baked cake, but a side a little soapy. Less floral than the 15 years old.
Вкус 87 Mouth quite thick, oily, on salmon, peat, iodine and quite a lot of ashes.
Финиш 86 Final a little short, vegetable, ashen and unfortunately a bit too bitter. Traces of sherry. a little spice and floral notes.
Wolv 88 09 aug 2017 8:51 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Ana Chronist 88 07 aug 2017 11:13 pm
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
HunterRomario 87 28 may 2017 2:55 pm
I tasted a sample from Nethar (thanks!). I directly compared it with Laphroaige The 1815 Legacy Edition and it was a perfectly balanced duel. Both are good whiskys.
George_Martin2 86 24 aug 2022 4:04 pm
It is tasty and creates a balance between sweet and hearty, hearty in the sense of a snack. Sour pickles with ham. That would fit, I like him a lot too
face 82 06 jul 2019 7:01 pm
нос 91 · вкус 83 · финиш 72
Titan2015 84 22 jan 2018 9:56 pm
нос 82 · вкус 85 · финиш 87
herdertje 86 18 feb 2022 9:30 pm
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Aetius 85 01 dec 2013 5:00 pm
A slow and weird dram, but by no means unpleasant. Can't call it complex tjhough, just... strangely unbalanced. I didin't even know whisky could be this skewed.
etwa77 86 13 oct 2021 11:08 pm
Нос 86 old leather.. ashtray.. dust.. red fruits and apple peel.. comes and goes like waves (not continuous, as in layers)… sweet smoke.. slight rancid note in the end.. nice, but underwhelming
Вкус 87 salty and plenty of smoke.. the Bowmore signature is written in violet letters all over this dram.. little spice and fruits, but only just.. some sherry sweetness.. good drinking strength, not thin, quite full and aromatic
Финиш 85 mostly spicy.. more sweet than in the beginning, the salt is just a memory.. so is smoke.. short lived
manspear 85 06 jul 2024 12:44 pm
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
Whiskywobbler 85 21 may 2017 3:23 pm
Great dram. Got a bit of everything. Nothing is standing out, all is orderly and civilized. An Islay gentleman’s dram.
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Koalafant 87 22 aug 2017 10:26 am
SID #52 2014-08-27 => 85/100 2016-08-19 => 89/100 2018-06-16 => 86/100
jankes 85 21 may 2016 8:56 am
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
riegerjonas 87 10 apr 2021 5:16 pm
2020-04-03: harmonic version of the 12 Smell: wood overlays the citrus notes of the 12, pleasant smoke Taste: very balanced, pleasant smoke present, dark chocolate, light wood aromas
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Peatyjohn 84 28 mar 2025 5:06 pm
Sweet and Smokey, with cherries Christmas cake, leather tabaco. Dark chocolate and savoury. Having just tasted the 19 yo it’s just a bit too thin however for the extortionate price there are better sherry cask malts on the market.
Ra_Di 88 28 jun 2025 5:09 pm
The violet is strong in this one.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Mascht 86 09 oct 2016 9:59 am
malthead-sven 87 08 aug 2016 1:56 pm
A very elegant Bowmore. The inherently subtle Bowmore smoke recedes and strong woody aromas dominate. With 46% he would certainly be full in the mouth and on the finish.
whiskyd 84 29 oct 2018 3:53 pm
нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 78
Hans-Ludwig 85 01 feb 2014 3:34 pm
A slight reddish glow shines from the glass. The aromas are sweet, show distinct sea flavors and salt. In the background allusions of caramel. Above all, an astonishingly restrained peat smoke. In the mouth are sweet fruits, salt, seaweed and peat smoke. An extremely spicy combination. The finish is initially rather inconspicuous then come back with power and bring the peat aroma back. A very nice Islay whisky that does not kill the connoisseur with peat smoke but leaves plenty of room for the other flavors. A very pleasant contemporary.
Simo 85 22 dec 2017 3:05 pm
нос 86 · вкус 83 · финиш 86
liquid_spirit 86 14 oct 2019 4:01 pm
as a "gentle smoker" I find him really good and better than the highly praised 15y Darkest. Maybe "behind the scenes" a bit thin but that may also be because you are "messed up" more and more by the enjoyment of strong-barreled whiskys. Almost always for 60 €. Brilliant!
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
vb_bembel 84 25 nov 2016 1:12 pm
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
BarleyMail 85 19 may 2021 9:40 pm
Нос 86 Sherry is more pronounced than the peat smoke in the nose. Sherry influences, sea breeze, berries, raspberry, mild sweet peat smoke
Вкус 85 Sweet, red berries, slightly spicy, slightly bitter orange, then immediately the peat smoke.
Финиш 83 Medium length, slightly ash, orange and berries.
Matthias80 87 29 dec 2021 9:45 pm
I think the Bowmore is one of the nicest in this price range. Complex and balanced, yet strong enough without becoming spicy. The first bottle is almost empty, it won't be the last ...
ApricotOne 87 26 apr 2015 5:46 pm
Great malt, whose smoke is perfectly integrated. Overall, a very harmonious and round whisky.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
Thatch 82 18 jan 2022 12:42 pm
Not my first choice, but perfect if you feel like it
Нос 81 subtle smoke, dried fruit and salty notes / toffee. After the first sip, the sweetness is more noticeable.
Вкус 83 dry, intense smoke accompanied by bitter notes (chocolate, coffee) and a pleasant spiciness. Overall a very pleasant, oily, smooth whisky.
Финиш 82 long-lasting smoke and bitter notes
dissonance 86 01 jul 2021 9:46 am
Нос 87 The nose has a very nicely balanced profile with notes of smoked red apple peel with foliage and strong black tea.
Вкус 86 The taste is pretty bowmore-ish and voluminous with hints of smoked citrus fruits, chocolate and black tea.
Финиш 86 The finish is medium to long with nice smokiness followed by hints of spicy oak and black bitter chocolate.
coldsun 81 13 may 2019 11:50 pm
Prunes, old shoes gum, paint, creosote, acetone, peat, marine, dried fruits, coffee, soap, oloroso sherry, nuts, malt
DulischM 95 31 may 2020 2:25 pm
A really very dark and berry whisky with a subtle and pleasant smoke in the background. One of my favourites.
zinaf 87 31 oct 2014 8:07 am
It is a demanding dram. develops with time and requires full attention to pin down the components in the palate. Far from disappointing, I would have liked the palate to be a bit more revealing. SGP:745
RobNagtegaal 82 01 nov 2022 12:45 pm
Nose: Nice and Peaty with some vanille and caramel a bit of seaspray. Pallet: Salty, sweet and spicy. Peat coming thru but not overwelming Finish: woody a bit dry
DrinkingWhisky 87 10 aug 2015 9:19 pm
Tasted 13/01/2015. Alternative tasting notes 12/06/2013: Nose : some sweet, mellow, fruit, something smoky in the background. Taste: complex taste, fruit and chocolate, slightly smoky. Finish: Long warm finish. (87 points) Grade: 8.7
The-Man-best-Friend 83 26 mar 2015 1:51 pm
Almost the same with DARKEST 15Yo, maybe a bit sweeter.
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Sapiano 83 01 apr 2016 10:46 pm
Bowmore 18 43% WID: 199 Nose: first ashes, some salt, tobacco, leather, old book, oil, in the background vanilla or caramel. Over time, the ashes disappear. Tobacco and leather remain. A few bitter herbs are coming. After the first sip he is sweeter in the nose. Maybe with prunes. A little vanilla. Chocolate. Later with cool freshness. Taste: clear sweetness. The ashes are back. Plums. Then he gets a little more acidic. Slight biting on the tongue. The sweetness is gaining the upper hand again and then making for some flowery place. Suddenly soap. The soap stays. Finish: Sweet again, but with a taste of soap. Then increasingly spicy, but not peppery. Not too bitter. The flowery soap is omnipresent. With tobacco and ashes the soap stays quite long. Conclusion: I am too soapy in taste and finish.
FineSpirits_butler1 81 01 jan 2015 3:00 pm
I have to admit: Having tasted a 21 yo Bowmore from the 90s, nothing I tasted from Bowmore could ever come close ... If you go with the 12 yo or the 12 yo Enigma, you save some money for almost the same quality.
joeynoreen 82 05 mar 2023 9:24 am
Angelos 87 14 jun 2013 12:40 pm
It is one of the whiskies I recommend for someone who wants to begin with peated ones. Because of the sweetness and fruits which makes the peat more "tolerable"!
kramimatsimoto 83 27 jan 2022 11:22 pm
Good whisky with a fair PLV. A little more alcohol would be great, but okay, can't change that. N - smoke not so dominant, rather restrained in the nose. Nice chocolate flavors with spices. Not particularly versatile, but to the point. M - Delicate start, the little alcohol is mild and very well integrated. The chocolate returns and joins the finish towards the coffee. Few fruit aromas, more spices encased in the biscuit dough.
Paulski88 69 14 jan 2015 6:46 pm
нос 80 · вкус 65 · финиш 50
keizerjos 75 05 feb 2020 1:07 am
Smells a bit sour, the peat is clear. No air to get lyrical about. First taste also somewhat sour, is that me? Pepper. The aftertaste is sour and woody - both in taste and in appearance. Some sweet tobacco comes through, farther. That is really nice. The bitterness in the finals destroys all pleasure. No.
Don Cassi 85 08 jul 2021 10:29 am
Medium smoky on the nose with aromas of honey and bacon, slightly fruity in the background with hints of vanilla. Fruity and sweet in the mouth with slightly bitter notes. In the finish, first cold ash (association with ashtray) then dark chocolate and notes typical of sherry. As the smoke decreases, there is an association with salt. Note 1-
Jolemann 86 02 may 2021 9:33 pm
Нос 87 Fine, sweet peat smoke, berries, heavy, oak, you can tell the age
Вкус 86 Dark berries and fruits, light smoke, strong
Финиш 84 long, strong, berries and smoke, a bit bitter
JohannesB 88 28 aug 2015 7:53 pm
Not unlike the "Darkest" but much more elegant, rounder, softer and fuller. A very elegant whisky without corners and edges.
SteveGo 89 16 oct 2020 11:19 pm
нос 91 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Peat_and_PX 86 01 apr 2024 12:37 am
Tasted from a 5cl official sample. If found a full bottle under 90€, will get it home for sure. More ashy and salty than smoky. More sherry forward than 12 and 15. Love the combination. At 46%, no chill filtration and without colouring would be a stunner for sure.
Whisnyx 85 19 sep 2025 6:31 pm
The citrus on the nose is sharp and lively, while the palate offers a mix of smoke, salt, and subtle sweetness. The finish is earthy and savory with a unique herbal twist.
Нос 84 Smoky and savory with smoked fish and salty sea breeze. Light citrus pops sharply, reminiscent of sour candy. Subtle fruit, dried fruit, and a touch of perfume add complexity.
Вкус 86 Smoked fish and peat lead, followed by dried and tropical fruits. Floral notes and mild sweetness balance with saltiness and umami. Slight bitterness on the back end.
Финиш 86 Lingering smoke and floral tones. Wet oak and smoked fish persist, with faint dried fruit and a hint of ginseng root. Earthy and savory.
ColorOutOfSpace 86 12 feb 2018 7:18 am
could be one of the great standards if it would be 46% and no chill filtration. as it is, it loses much on impact of taste and texture altough you can feel how oily it once was. seems kinda cold, a little bit watery, frozen or muted due to the low abv and the filtering. however finish and nose are still a pleasure and my enjoyment is groing steadily. i dont regret the buy @70€, but above 80€ i would, just because of the rather weak midpart. ***edit: after two thirds of the bottle is gone im finally in love. in fact i had to order another bottle for the apocaplypse ( ; )and one of the 17yo because the 18yo went down that fast. the whisky has lost a lot of its plastiqe like style now due to the oxidation. another thing is, that it dont only needs desperatley time in the glass (its a beautiful nose then) but also in the mouth. after 15+ seconds on tongue , the first slightly bitter and rather uninteresting somehow soapy oak taste develops into multifaced spicy and sweet notes with a touch of menthol and herbs like sage. it also becomes very oily, although still watery. im even fine with no chill-filtration now. ;-) nice whisky with a good price point (below 70€)considering this an smoky islay whisky of 18 years.
нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 87
Wiz 73 28 oct 2017 2:48 pm
нос 78 · вкус 73 · финиш 72
CrilleVBG 88 20 may 2010 7:27 pm
Either you like this whisky or you don’t. The floral perfume notes are to my liking..
HokkaidoUni 82 09 mar 2020 2:17 am
Nose: raisins and dry oak. burnt raisins over time with water after the oak Palate: licorice, mint, peat, cherry concentrate, blood orange?
ricallende 83 24 may 2018 11:11 am
This whisky is ok, but I hope for a bigger base for the gentle peat and some more subtlety than I find here, especially after 18 years in a cask.
нос 80 · вкус 80 · финиш 81
RGill 72 13 jun 2025 3:21 pm
Caramel, roasted nuts, red fruit jam and discreet peat, like always at bowmore.
john_m 85 08 jul 2024 8:34 pm
Complex at the nose, very tasty but not as good as it wants to finish. Overall very good maritime malt.
Нос 85 dried fruits, pepper, oranges, sherry, oak, light smoke and peat
Вкус 86 pepper, peat, honey, cocoa, almond, smoke, salt, oak, little iodine
Финиш 84 peat, smoke, oak, pepper, little salt, iodine, old leather
Roel 86 14 jun 2009 5:21 pm
I found this 18 yo to be better as expected (based on the 2007). The perfumed notes were present, but not to my dislike. This bottling would be great with a spicy Cajun crawfish étouffée. 86 points (because of the celery).
dw 70 25 sep 2013 8:45 pm
"classic" bowmore violet/perfumy notes. not totally undrinkable but still a shame!
haubi 92 16 oct 2022 3:58 pm
Нос 93 Chocolate, dates, leather, balsamic, currant
Вкус 92 Smoked ham, bitter
Финиш 90 Lang, sea salt, tobacco
Docsarvis4444 85 05 oct 2023 11:57 pm
One of my favorite distilleries. This is definitely colored and chill filtered. Not the old Bowmore to be sure. On the box it says "today as it was then". Definitely untrue. I began drinking Bowmore in 1981. This would have never been released "then". Still a fine dram.
Нос 82 Light peat, treacle and dates. Sherry oak coming in also.
Вкус 86 Very nice entry. very nice balance . Not overly peaty but the peat is right up front. Sherry in good measure. Some chocolate notes. Quite good body but seems unsophisticated and uncomplicated for an 18 year old.
Финиш 86 Long, smoldering, smokey and deep. lots of oak and oil. Wonderful.
Licky 86 03 dec 2015 1:55 am
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
NamorX68 88 18 oct 2015 2:25 pm
a top malt and unmistakably a Bowmore. The smoke is present but not dominating, but beautifully integrated.
aboutWhisky 87 30 apr 2022 2:17 pm
A wonderfully complex malt! You could smell him for hours. The light Bowmore smoke harmonizes perfectly with the intense sherry and makes it something really special. https://www.aboutwhisky.de/tastingnotes/bowmore-18-years/
pyrotukker 85 20 jul 2025 12:07 pm
Eye, copper brown Nose, tannin oak, sweet, light peat Mouth, heavy oak, light peat, iodine
WhiskeyfanRoy 89 02 jan 2022 12:01 am
Wow, this bottle is great! The batch is L152379 (50ml bottle) It's really a good bottle of whisky, much more complicated than 15 years, and even better than Lagavulin 16yo, it is recommended to buy! The total taste is 89 points, and the price does not affect the score.
Нос 90 In the glass, it exudes a soft tropical fruit aroma (overripe, very sweet), and a strong sherry flavor, dark chocolate, caramel, solid wood aroma, smoke, and a hint of sea salt smell.
Вкус 91 Similar to the aroma smelled by the nose, the mouth first felt the fruity aroma of sherry, then the bitter-sweet chocolate, and finally the smoke officially became the protagonist on the stage. It's a pity that the irritation of alcohol is a bit high, not as supple as it should be in 18 years, but so many aromas are enough to make up for this small shortcoming, no problem!
Финиш 87 Long smoky, caramel, dark chocolate
TomyCyber 81 05 apr 2026 10:41 pm
August 28, 2022 81 / 100 Color: Amber, tinted with caramel. AROMA - 21 / 25 There's campfire smoke and buttery cookies. Sweet, slightly citrusy, vanilla with a hint of apples and salty air. More shortbread cookies follow. TASTE - 21 / 25 Lots of sweetness and old barrel. There's compote, tannins, and the overall flavor is oily and well-balanced. FINISH - 19 / 25 The finish is long with sweet, woody, warming smoke with a hint of vanilla and dried fruit compote. BALANCE - 20 / 25 From the original Bowmore sample set. Quite interesting and balanced, but for its age and price it offers little.
Otje 86 13 apr 2013 2:53 pm
Unusual Bowmore i have to say, but very nice, it kind of grows on you. Strangest aspect is its flowery taste which i never found in other whiskies sofar, quite lovely i have to say. For the rest this is a good example of a good peaty islay whisky.
OnkelBiff 88 26 sep 2016 3:44 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
webdiver 83 02 sep 2014 11:41 pm
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 83
EricLeeee 85 31 may 2022 1:06 am
Nose An attractive deep brown-amber colour with a definite caramel tint; it starts with a tart ripe fruit and rich black tea sensation, accompanied by some ripe apple, chocolate, and sea salt, then a hint of tobacco and a hint of phenolic notes. Palate A rare chill-filter process on Islay results in an extremely smooth and sweet feel, with salty sea salt smoke, damp earth and some oak, followed by the warmth of spices, some light dried sour fruit and hints of citrus and honey. Finish Med-long; dry and slightly bitter, the mouth is still dominated by smoke and oak woodiness, with some soft and long dried fruit flavours, before slowly sweetening again.
James.Braddock 89 03 apr 2026 12:36 am
The tasting notes on the bottle weren't lying: smoke, chocolate, and fruit are the dominant aromas, both on the nose and on the palate. Everything is very well interwoven, with each flavor coming through more or less strongly at different times. The 43% ABV is perfectly sufficient. It's not overpowering, but it's not bland either. Moreover, it has a very elegant character for an Islay cigar. Conclusion: Anyone who managed to snag this older bottling for around 70 EUR back then can consider themselves lucky.
whiskybros 87 11 sep 2016 2:53 pm
You can find our review here http://www.whiskybros.com/single-post/2016/05/14/Bowmore-18yo
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 86
Moro 84 23 jul 2014 3:04 pm
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 85
Cee 86 20 may 2022 10:59 am
нос 89 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
Tobias B 85 03 dec 2016 12:15 am
I would like that one as cask strength! He's just to conservative with 43% vol
jaydjo 81 04 sep 2025 10:38 pm
The most balanced from Bowmore core range. Subtle smoky maritime peat surrounded with caramel and roasted nuts flavours
Нос 82 Caramel, toffee, roasted nuts, overriped fruits and light smoke.
Вкус 82 Well balanced. Slightly fruity, chocolate, sweet and nutty (caramelised almond) and the subtle smoke from the nose
Финиш 80 Medium long on dry peat and nuts.
Nestheth 83 27 apr 2021 7:44 pm
Tastes like what you would expect from eating some soft fruit candy. Reminds you, that you are drinking whisky, with a mild burn. Shallow frame.
Нос 82 Fresh, if not raw, fruits; smoke; rubber.
Вкус 84 Fruit; some fruit-essenced candy, I feel being a bit off of regular winegums. Burns mildly with spice. Oak and salt in the background. Shallow frame.
Финиш 83 Dry, burning.
Marvin B. 90 08 apr 2019 6:41 pm
нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 89
The Bonvivant 89 04 feb 2019 10:32 pm
Whiskonaut 89 04 aug 2020 12:57 pm
Wonderful smell and taste. Very light smoke. Sweet. Almost a syrup. You don't notice the 43%. I don't like to swallow it. For me a perfect, pleasant, ultra smooth whisky. After the first sip, it smells even more pleasant, the smoke now gets through more. Old ham. Not fresh like Talisker. Old leather. Complex and balanced. The finish is so soft. I love this whisky!
Cupcakke0955 80 13 sep 2024 9:41 am
Was a little disappointed with this 18yo. It's not a bad whisky but I feel like it did not deliver especially on the taste. This is still a good whisky, but not great, just decent. Considering the price, I would opt for the Bowmore 15yo instead.
henke 86 16 nov 2023 9:06 pm
Medium-dark amber colour. Fresh, vineous and somewhat maritime aroma. Slight prickle, fresh pears, crushed white peppers, leather, paper glue and slight aniseed. Some peat evident but hardly any smoke. Water seems to bring the fruity aromas forward more. Light-medium bodied palate, predominantly sweet, slightly mossy, lightly peated swallow and medium-long finish.
whiskyro 82 06 apr 2025 9:33 pm
wee bit bland, the low abv doesn't help at all. Dried red fruits, coastal notes, salty peat, dark chocolate, overripe grapefruit, a little bit dusty, very mild aromas, a decent dram but I would not replace the bottle I have