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Bowmore 18 Year Old Sherry Oak — Tasting Notes

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Bowmore 18 Year Old Sherry Oak

Bowmore 18 Year Old Sherry Oak

Bowmore Distillery(Islay)

Age Statement: 18 Years
ABV: 43%
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks, Pedro Ximénez sherry finish
Price Range: £82-98

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark chocolate, coffee bean, morello cherry, gentle peat, dried fruits, sweet sherry, toffee

Palate

Rich sherry sweetness, tropical fruit, balanced peat smoke, dark chocolate, warm spice, maritime notes, honey

Finish

Long, warming, sherried depth with coastal minerality and lingering smoke, nutty finish

Flavour Notes

Primary Notes

Sweet Peaty Spicy

Secondary Notes

Sherry Dried Fruit Oak Chocolate

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