Bowmore The Single Malts of Scotland 1996 22 Years Single Malt Whisky

Bowmore 1996 ElD

Bowmore

Islay · United Kingdom

3.5
★★★

11 ratings

Bottle Information

Brand
Bowmore
Age
22 years
ABV
50.4%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Bowmore
Distillation Year
07.05.1996
Bottling Year
23.06.2018
Cask Types
Hogshead

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Lowest Price:€210.00(2024-08-27)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Alright mate, just had a wee glass 🥃. Nose is proper smoky, like a peat fire on a rainy day 🔥. Taste? Sweet honey at first, then hits ya with some spice. Finish lingers nicely... makes ya wanna sit by the fireplace. Definatly a cozy one for the evening. Cheers! 🍻

2#2

Right then, this one's a bit of a journey. Starts off with a smashing hit of 🍯 honey and 🍏 apple crumble. Gets all warmed up with some 🌶️ spice and a touch of smoke 🔥. The finish is proper smooth, like butterscotch and vanilla. Dead nice, that. 👌 A real tastee dram, innit.

3#3

Proper nice whisky this, init 😊 First sip and you get this lovely apple and pear thing going on, like a autumn fruit bowl. Then it's all warm honey and vanilla sweetness creeping in 🍯 Bit of cinnamon and nutmeg spice in the middle, not too much mind, just gentle like. Maybe some orange peel too? Hard to tell but it's lovely 😌 Smoke comes through at the end, subtle peat, not aggressive. Some caramel notes aswell, almost like a toffee apple tbh Finish is nice and long, get this malty biscuit thing lingerin about. Proper warming stuff for a cold evening 🥃 Would defo have again like

4#4

Oh this one's proper lovely, innit? First off I get big creamy vanilla notes 🍦 Then comes this floral bit... maybe rosewater? Almost perfumey but in a nice way. There's some apple pie spice there too – cinnamon and all that. Quite warming. 🌿 Finish is long and smooth, leaves a bit of honey and toasted nuts hanging about. Really moreish, this is. Sip it neat, no ice. Proper autumn dram, this. (Thyme came through too I reckon – but might just be me!)

5#5

Right, so this one's kinda like... creamy vanilla and a bit of cinnamon? There's a warm, toasty thing happening, like fresh pastry from the bakery innit. 👌 The taste is proper smooth, not too harsh. I'm getting some light fruitiness too, maybe pear or apple. It's got a lovely, gentle spice that lingers just right. A proper fav for a relaxed evening, that. ✨

6#6

Oh blimey, this whisky's got a right smoky nose, like a bonfire on a damp night. 😄 Tastes a bit like stewed apples with a sprinkle of cinnamon—smooth as, but with a cheeky kick. Finishes long and warming, makes me think of grandma's kitchen. 🔥 Maybe a touch of vanilla or honey in there? Proper lovely, that.

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