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· 2026-09-12T21:38:05Z · источник evidence
Quick hit review. We don't say 'no' to a free sample, even if it is Bowmore. Not that I have high hopes, but let's get on with it. Clean, almost sterile, the nose offers mossy peat smoke, honey and a touch of brine. The sweet arrival is pushed aside by mineral peatiness, peppery spices and notes of exhausted refill casks. Overbrewed tea, dry tannins and hints of salt fade in the thankfully short finish. It is as bland and sanitized as I remembered it, a cheap discount Islay malt. RATING: 2.7/5.0 stars ≙ 76 pts → SUBPAR [+]
нос 79 · вкус 80 · финиш 81
bottling 08/31/2021
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
84 |
smoke, extinguished fire, fruit, leather, fuel oil over time, more goes into fruit smoky fruity aroma |
| Вкус |
83 |
salt, iodine, smoke, a little sweetness |
| Финиш |
83 |
long, sweet and peppery |
нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
Always good. The typical Bowmorerauch, slightly floral notes, salt, toffee, oak, a bit musty. Compared to older bottlings, I think this is darker, oakier, less fruity and a bit smokier.
To me this tastes like what was in the wood box in my childhood home, next to the fireplace: dried American oak. There is some fruit and smoke but the cask was too active. I look forward to tasting a bowmore with a less active cask
uniquely taste profile, very specific and tasty whisky.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
78 |
Smoke, leather |
| Вкус |
80 |
Lemon, smoke, hints of peat and honey |
| Финиш |
77 |
medium, dry, smoke, malt |
The best thing probably is it's price :)
Well balanced maritime malt. Dry and smooth. Good for aperitif.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
81 |
fruits, peat, dry wood, vanilla, white pepper |
| Вкус |
82 |
pepper, peat, smoked fish, iodine, some fruits and honey |
| Финиш |
81 |
oak, pepper, smoke, peat, iodine, salt |
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
Another opportunity, another bottle, today is the 2024 bottling, the code on the bottle is L4 191 SB3. Subtle, but also fruity, dry but overall not bad for a drink, ok 21 20 20 20 81
A good entry level Islay whisky, if you want to get familiar with peated smoky whisky please welcome! It has the type of profile I really appreciate.
нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
нос 80 · вкус 78 · финиш 75
For me, the Bowmore 12 represents one of the best standards. Not too complex, but fruity, smoky, sweet, no annoying junk and delicious. A few Vol.% Would do him good, but for less than 30 ¬ is an excellent PLV for a really good malt.
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
Nice, recognizable Bowmore; light, elegant and not obtrusive Islay, you can drink endlessly (for this and a commercial strength of 40% ????).
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
84 |
Against the background of the smoky-iodine base, the aroma of dried, even smoked dates, bananas, and figs is pleasantly felt; the freshness of the salty breeze and the scent of algae add marine notes. |
| Вкус |
84 |
In the foreground is the theme of a fire: firewood, ash, smoked bacon and fish on coals; then a little caramel sweetness. |
| Финиш |
83 |
Long enough, pleasant, nautical; salty smoked; slightly bitter. |
This Bowmore is a great whisky. It will not be so considered by connoisseurs but I like it very much, so full of different scents and yet so balanced. Is it just a coincidence that the property is Japanese?
nose: vanilla, lemon, cold smoke, spices, red fruits very velvety, honeyed, malty, dry wood, a little damp pebble mouth: spices, malted velvet, candied fruits, a little caramel, packaged country honey, the fine smoke appears, more ashy and cold, orange, red, candied fruits on a blended variation in fact with undifferentiated fruits, spices and alcohol in return for a warm finish final: spicy, smoky, fruity, malty, cocoa and creamy, sweetness that holds despite only 40 °, ah a few degrees more and we would have a perfect dram starter.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 84
By no means a whisky that will blow your mind but it this is a good introduction to smoky whiskies for beginners. Peat smoke that does not punch you in the face. Wonderful balance in aroma, taste and finish.
Different taste and aftertaste, weak in aroma but still not a light whisky, complex
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
71 |
Hint of sherry & raisins, barbecue briquette smoke |
| Вкус |
80 |
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| Финиш |
80 |
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This was a sample off a neighbour and I know it's one of his favourites.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
85 |
There is always that Bowmore light smoke with honey, toffee, old book pages, some spice, new wood, felt tip pen, grassy notes and a little citrus in the background. |
| Вкус |
87 |
It has been a long time since I tried this and to me it's still solid. The standard is still there. My brother loves this because of the light peat, fruit and honey. There is a good balance in there of what average joe and seasoned whisky drinker loves. |
| Финиш |
86 |
The peat just sprinkles itself on the back of the tongue with a pinch of salt. |
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
нос 78 · вкус 80 · финиш 81
Perfectably serviceable but not very exciting (I get more excitement waiting to see if the trains are running or on strike again). Much better drams out there, but a good entry level for those afraid of a proper Islay dram.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
82 |
Play-doh that has been left outside whilst the neighbour has a bonfire - smoked wheat. |
| Вкус |
81 |
The mouthfeel is light - very little body to it - the taste is quite sweet with hardly any smoke, but a slightly unpleasant acidic taste at the death - like reflux after eating too many wine gums. |
| Финиш |
80 |
Medium with a note of acid reflux at the death - like it's trying to wipe its feet on your tongue. |
нос 80 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
Aroma: very delicious aroma of tropical fruit, dark honey, candy, lavender, slightly spicy with burnt wood Taste: very mild to watery, spicy, sweet, slightly smoky with a lavender sweet finish It's a bottle I would bring to a cottage or just somewhere to visit with consumers who aren't completely knowledgeable about whisky.
Very similar to the version I tried around 10 years ago, so the consistency is still there. but still mediocre.
Smoke, very light with hints of fruits. Basic malt lacking in complexity.
06/20/2017 Wonderful Islay whisky
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 84
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 87
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Pleasant smoky peat with some fruity nose
нос 82 · вкус 78 · финиш 78
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
85 |
Gentle and lovely smoke,immediately iodine then turns into bonfire, a little sour and sweet,sherry noticed. Very fruity. Some leather. |
| Вкус |
85 |
Dry and sweet,some bitterness like dark chocolate,smoky and fruity,Balanced. |
| Финиш |
83 |
Some Spices, light menthol. |
Yeah no! The last Quarter of the bottle turned soapy and it wasn't open for that long.
нос 65 · вкус 66 · финиш 65
A solid and calm standard. For just under €30, the price-enjoyment ratio is really good.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
84 |
Quite simple, but nicely balanced on the nose. Delicate, maritime smoke, citrus fruits, malt, a touch of caramel, damp straw in the stable, oak spice. |
| Вкус |
85 |
Smooth attack, creamy body, appears slightly watery. The smoke is a bit stronger here. Campfire by the sea, salty spray, burnt caramel, lemon peel, passion fruit, |
| Финиш |
84 |
Short to medium length finish. Smoke, citrus notes, caramel, ash, oak spice. |
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
Pleasant. Light peat. Lots of sea. Loads of sea salt. Salty caramel. A bit of seaweed. Vanilla.
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
It falls flat; the Bowmore 9-year-old is far better.
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
нос 84 · вкус 87 · финиш 84
Tasty, easy to drink W., interesting and above all variable-diverse. Clear buy recommendation, especially because of the excellent PLV.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
92 |
In the nose a very varied, diverse aroma bundle. Smoke and earthy notes dominate, but next to it - and with every dram a little different oak and malt, and in the background the sea, sherry, citrus and also vanilla and maybe honey. The empty glass still enchants with its malt notes after hours. |
| Вкус |
90 |
Good full, slightly oily mouthfeel. In addition to not overemphasized and therefore pleasant smoky notes, there is malt, oak, sherry, fruit and very light sweetness. Here also very varied |
| Финиш |
89 |
medium-long, warming with pleasant spice, next to it again malt, oak and also sherry or sweetness. |
нос 78 · вкус 75 · финиш 74
Smell great, finish still reasonably okay, total failure in the mouth.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
84 |
Oily, light smoke, floral, fir, resin, ash, milk chocolate, grape (has a bit of wine barrel), salt, plus sour notes of lemon and bitter grapefruit, very light apple. |
| Вкус |
75 |
Oh dear, oh dear. Where the nose is still really fun, you now fall hard on the ground of facts. Very thin. Moderate heavy smoke, ash, lemon, honey sweetness, very light oak bitterness. But everything thin as water. |
| Финиш |
80 |
Smoky, sweet, light spice. Short, but not as bad as expected. |
Nose: Christmas fruitcake, salty caramels, blackcurrant, red orange, raisins, smoked cigarette, cherries in chocolate, smoked plum Palate: Smoked plums, maple syrup, milk chocolate, raisins in chocolate, walnut, salty caramel, light dust and ripe cherries
нос 76 · вкус 76 · финиш 77
Excellent. Well balanced. A lot of quality for relatively little money. I have now carefully tasted about 15 to 20 whiskys (in the price range up to 45 euros) but this one will remain on my list to buy for the time being.
Bowmore, the oldest distillery on Islay, a distillery that has created legendary whiskys and today is an example of the wretchedness of corporate whiskys: the whiskys are colored to the point of death, the No.1 Vaults below sea level are printed on every bottle mentioned, in which only the smallest percentage of Bowmore whiskys can be stored and instead of advertising with integrity, one suggests luxury by advertising with Aston Martin. And so this 12-year-old also has a color as if it came from the finest sherry casks - of which he has seen as little as from the No.1 Vaults - and offers no more than the minimum strength of 40% vol. But every once in a while you have to try an industrial whisky. www.glen-efze.de
Dark golden colour. The whisky is quite oily.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
81 |
Smoke, ashes. Fruit underneath. Citrus and fresh fruit of the orchard. Grilled fruit. Caramel, vanilla. Salt. Salty caramel. A pinch of spices. A bit of marine. |
| Вкус |
79 |
Spices. Black pepper. Smoke. marine. Salt. Light oily. Caramel. Salty caramel. Grilled fruit. Pears in the ashes. |
| Финиш |
81 |
Smoke. marine. Sea salt. Seaweed. Salty caramel. Light greasiness. Spices. A bit of pepper. Lots of salt. Medium-long finish. |
Nose: railway, campfire, banana, rubber, minerality Taste: wood, dry, cement Finish: short-medium
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
82 |
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| Вкус |
81 |
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| Финиш |
81 |
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Entry level islay whisky. Good amount of peat, strong leathery and new wood taste
N- Identical soft ashy bonfire notes but with more prominent resinous and rubber smokes. Not as palmy, instead more juicy canned fruit and apricot, fruity punch bowl with smokes vanilla, baked oyster shell P- Notably more balance on Syringol and Guaiacol compounds on the blend. Fruity with smokes subsides overtimes and saltiness emerged. Ashy from a distant. Wee light mouthfeel.F- Medium, nice olive brine, peppery spicy, cardboard and candy floss. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
old: One of my standard OA favorites, if not even DER, for 12 years he feels very grown-up, clear and straightforward, elegant smoke ... delicious and bargain for under € 30. new: There is nothing to add, without direct comparison, I notice there is no change, fluctuation in the range normal Batchunterschiede, I would say.
Great light island whisky.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
85 |
Light enough, Aylovsky, sea, iodine-sweet, excellent aroma with pleasant light woody notes and smoke in the background. You can catch dried fruit, apples, an unusually excellent balance of sherry extract and a suitable sea Ayle theme. He recalled the light character of Bigpit. |
| Вкус |
82 |
Sweet woody, a little salt, light honey. |
| Финиш |
79 |
Pleasant iodide finish, no bitterness and spices. |
All the Bowmore benchmarks are here, but slightly dialed down.
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
81 |
Soft combination of the sea (salty, seaweed), with a soft smoke fire. Light fruit hint. Very subtle in everything. |
| Вкус |
83 |
Fruit sweetness initially, something of apricot. As longer in your mouth real Islay taste. Smokiness / Peat and incidence increases per second. Develops nicely despite low abv |
| Финиш |
85 |
As you hold it longer in your mouth and "chew" it, the finish becomes more intense and smoky. Low abv plays a negative role in keeping your mouth for a short time: 75. Score for finish is for passing through your mouth for longer. |
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
нос 80 · вкус 79 · финиш 78
нос 79 · вкус 80 · финиш 79
i bit higher ABV, adding no color to it, charge 5€ more...it would do so much better
Color – amber. The aroma is sweet, toffee, zest and fresh. The taste is strong at the beginning and becomes soft. Dried fruit, peat in the background, smokiness and smoke.
Smoky, Spicy, Peaty are the most prominent in its Flavor Spiral
нос 80 · вкус 78 · финиш 80
нос 80 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
Peated water left in an infuser bottle overnight with some tropical fruits. Too light and watery to give you a true representation of the heft and power of a typical Islay malt. Not bad for a budget malt, but don’t go into it with high expectations. Edit - getting down to the last few drams in the bottle I feel the need to drop a few points off. Heavy grapefruit flavours are making this less enjoyable
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
61-70 – Okay, but not more than 1 Dram
нос 66 · вкус 62 · финиш 62
Absolutely watered down, needs more ABV. So far just thin salty smoke.