Whiskey Scotch Islay No age statement
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This bottling was produced for the annual Fèis Ìle (Islay Festival). Two festival bottlings are available from Bowmore in 2018, this one and a single barrel vintage release. This expression is composed of single malt aged in oloroso casks. A total of 3000 bottles were produced; the initial 1500 were released on May 26, 2018, the festival's opening day. The remaining bottles were to be sold at the distillery on May 30, 2018, during Bowmore Open Day.
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A deep, complex, sweet aroma, with honey, molasses, and age. The flavor builds rapidly from the first taste, presenting rich creaminess followed by a wave of honey and spice, leading to a fiery, long finish. It has an intense body, and I appreciate its development over time. It's like a whiskey crescendo. Magnificent in every aspect.
A deeply sherried dram featuring notes of chocolate, cherries, pepper, floral elements, creamy vanilla, and subtle smoke. It's a more balanced iteration of the standard 15-year, with less of a medicinal cough syrup character.
Salty like the islands. Pairs wonderfully with oysters
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