
Bowmore Vintage Collection 1988 15 Years Single Malt Whisky
Bowmore 1988 SV
BowmoreIslay · United Kingdom
9 ratings
Bottle Information
- Brand
- Bowmore
- Age
- 15 years
- ABV
- 43%
- Volume
- 700 ml
- Category
- Single Malt Whisky
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Distillation Year
- 15.12.1988
- Bottling Year
- 27.10.2004
- Cask Types
- Hogshead
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Tasting Notes & Reviews
Expert analysis and tasting impressions
Right then, proper nice dram this one. 🥃 Nose is smoky but gentle, like a cozy fire side. 🍂 Taste has got hints of apple and spice. Smooth going down. Finish lingers warm. Perfect for chillng on a rainy evning. Colur is lovely gold too. Cheers! 🍻
Aye, got a proper rich nose on this one 🍎 – ripe orchard fruit, a wiff of warm spice, wee floral hint behind it 🌸 Palate's pure smoothe, creamy buttery feel, nutty & earthy vibes tucked in. Finish stays oakey, gentle pepper, cosy warmth. Cracking dram. 🥃
Well, this whisky's got a lovely bit of buttery and toatsy notes. 😊 Woody and smoky, with a hint of earthy peat. A touch floral and fruity, quite elegent on the palate. Finish is smooth, with some intense leathery and dried fruit flavours. Really warming, perfect for a wee dram on a chilly evening. 👍 Can't fault it, honestly. 🥃
Ahh, first smell hits ya with smoky peat, kinda like a campfire 🌲 Then it softens into sweet honey and a bit of vanilla 🍯 Sip it down... real smooth, with a warm glow 🔥 Tastes of dried fruit and maybe some nuts too 🥜 Finish lingers on, spicy and long... leaves a nice tingle 😊 Really dig how it changes as ya drink it 🥃
Oh wow, this whisky's got a real smoky vibe 🌫️ – reminds me of a bonfire night. On teh nose, there's a hint of apple sweetness 🍎 and maybe some vanilla. The palate is smooth, with a touch of oak 🌳 that warms you up. Finish lingers like a cozy hug. Cheers! 🥃
Ooft, right, this one's proper lovely. 🥃 First thing you get is this sorta... light, honeyed vanilla thing, real smooth. Then comes the oaky woodsmoke, but gentle-like, not a bonfire. 🔥 Got a bit of dried fruit in there too, maybe figs? And aye, there's a nutty, malty backbone holding it all together. Finishes with a wee hint of dark chocolate and cinnamon spice. Cracking stuff. Very moreish. 👍 A good honest dram, that.
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