Whiskey Scotch Islay 15 Year 51.7% ABV
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This 15-year-old Bowmore was released to commemorate the 2019 Fèis Ìle, an annual Islay festival celebrating music and malt. The single malt spent its entire maturation period in ex-bourbon barrels. It is bottled at 51.7% ABV, with a limited production of only 3,000 bottles.
Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.
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Nose: Smoke, Ocean Spray, Pineapple, Mango, Orange, Passion Fruit, Apricot, Medicinal Iodine, Sweet Confectionery, Lavender, Papaya, Botanicals Palate: Ocean Salt, Toffee, Mango, Pineapple, Passion Fruit, Black Pepper, Medicinal Iodine, Cherry Finish: Medicinal Iodine, Dark Chocolate, Sea Salt, Orange, Passion Fruit, Pineapple
Aged in ex-bourbon casks. Light, rich, and smooth with a buttery and smoky taste. Very easy to drink. From a gathering at a friend's house.
Tastes of honey and sweet fruits, floral, somewhat disappointing, and delicate.
Notes of sea salt, smoke, and a bit sweet.
Closest flavor profiles across the whole catalog.
