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Bowmore 12 Year Old

Bowmore 12 Year Old

(0.75l, 40%)


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$54.99
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It’s the heart and soul of Islay single malt Whisky.

Islay is special. For centuries, all they had was the local barley, clear spring water, cut and dried peat to heat their homes, and the sea… always there was the sea. If you take all that and wring it into a barrel, you get Bowmore… a Whisky spirit that clings to the memory of the barley, the peat, and the sea. The Bowmore Distillery is one of the oldest in all of Scotland. This storied distillery lies on the west coast of Islay, where the sea and native peat give rise to one of the most recognized smoky drams in the single-malt Whisky world.

Bowmore Islay 12 year old is the very heart of the Bowmore range of single malt Whiskies. And lot of Bowmore fans are very excited because the current releases are a throwback to the traditional Bowmores produced in the 1960s and 1970s before mergers and acquisitions dimmed their craftsmanship for several years. It’s so good that it took runner-up as Whisky of the Year in 2015. Importantly, it is what they call a “medium peated” dram. Plenty of sea and smoke and spice to let you know that you are drinking an Islay single malt, but with an intentionally natural balance to let the natural fruits tickle the tastes buds as well.

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smoky
spicy
peaty
vanilla
sweet
caramel
orange zest
exotic fruit
citrus
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Scotch Whisky is almost never aged in new barrels. Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey casks are usually used for maturation, while many times ageing process and flavour finishing is concluded in various wine casks, such as sherry or port.

Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Warm amber

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Campfire smoke, orange zest, a dash of lemon, and fresh cut hay

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Lightly sweet with burning incense, peat, sea spray, and vanilla

Finish
Long and smoky

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Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Bowmore 12 Year Old
GySgt
GySgt,
An absolute pleasure to sip with good friends. This is a true blessing to the Scotch drinkers with discerning taste. Smooth with a subtle sweetness I recommend you have this one on your bar for the occasional Scotch drinkers and the discerning
 
Michael
Michael,
very solid scotch
 
guest
guest,
fruity nose. The palate on the other hand is peaty w/ a smooth finish. Nice but not an extraordinary single malt.
 
brad
brad,
Scrumptious
 
Jude
Jude,
Perfect. Smokey.
 
Stephen
Stephen,
Way too much peat for my taste.
 
Brad
Brad,
Great, Smokey and smooth, great flavor
 
Justin
Justin,
If you like smoke, but you're not looking to be overwhelmed, this is the perfect go to scotch. Smooth, drinkable, delicious. Not a kick in the face smoke-wise. Worth a permanent spot on your shelf (even if your shelf is small or running out of room). I always have a bottle of this at home.
 
Mark
Mark,
Some more Turpin aromatics. Linseed on the nose. Some cardboard on the finish. More minerals on the finish.
 
Jason
Jason,
Peaty and smoky without being too dark, and very smooth.
 
guest
guest,
Good, but has a slightly sour / musty taste to it. Love other bowmores but this one is underwhelming
 
guest
guest,
K second, sauer, rauch, süß
 
Seth
Seth,
12 yr old scotch that’s better than a lot of 21 yr old scotch very earthy some peat and heat sweetness complex great flavor!
 
Austen
Austen,
Strong smokey flavor almost to the point of overwhelming, but hints of caramel come through at the end
 
Matthew
Matthew,
A great intro to Islay that keeps you coming back. Soft peak smoke with salt, brine, chocolate & tropical fruit.
 
Ben
Ben,
Nose: seaweed, kelp, smoke, leather, hint of ginger Taste: creosote, marine/salt/ocean spray, touch of cinnamon.
 
Marc
Marc,
Floral, yet peaty. Nice palate. Smokier taste than nose. Finish is decently long, but not too long. Safe for newcomers for peat scotch.
 
Lisa
Lisa,
Smells like varnish
 
Bradley
Bradley,
Not quite as smoky as I was hoping, but still quite good
 
guest
guest,
Sehr torfige Nase, Lagerfeuer im Mund, kein charakteristisches Geschmacksprofil, nicht unerträglich rauchig Wien, 6/18
 
Marvin
Marvin,
Quite good. Smooth with some smoke but not overpowering.
 
MIKE
MIKE,
I didn't like the taste or the smell of it.
 
Mary
Mary,
My favorite so far. Long, smoky finishes get me every time and this is the smoothest I have ever experienced. Definitely going to keep this one in my personal stock.
Donald
Donald,
What are your favorite peaty Scotches?
Piotr
Piotr,
Great price/quality factor. Better in everything than Ardmore Legacy, though they are quite similar.
 
guest
guest,
Peaty, Smokey, finishing with some lemon honey aroma...
 
Ryo
Ryo,
THE islay. Not strong peaty and specific flavour. It is like a Levis 501. It is suitable to whatever feelings and situations.
 
Anton
Anton,
If Irish and Scotch had a baby, this would be it. Smooth and honey for the Irish side with a tad of smoke from the Scotch. Very nice. Had the Dark and the 18 yr old, but I think this is the winner of the three.
 
Glenn
Glenn,
Bowmore is certainly a treat. Nice with a peaty flavor and a smooth finish, it has become one of my favorites.
 
CJ
CJ,
Solid peat with a smooth drinking finish.
 
David
David,
Great peaty flavor!
 
Eric
Eric,
A solid introductory scotch for those seeking to understand what Islay is all about.
 
Alex
Alex,
Bowmore is by far my favorite scotch distillery. I usually purchase the small batch whisky they produce as my regular drinking whisky. While I love the small batch, the 12 year absolutely blows it out of the water. This whisky is an absolute delight to sip and enjoy. Incredibly smooth, I will endeavor to keep a bottle around the house permanently.
 
Jeremy
Jeremy,
Too smoky
 
Joe
Joe,
See
 
guest
guest,
Smoky
 
Will
Will,
Solid!
 
Daniel
Daniel,
Heather, brine, smoke, and light honey on the nose. Smoky honey sweetness in the palate with a long, warm, smoky finish. The honey sweetness balances with the smoke very well. Great introduction to Islay whiskies if you've never had one and are a little leery of the smoke.
 
L.Joseph
L.Joseph,
Not for nothing, I LOVE Islay singles however, after being to many tastings, cigar events and the like, I have to admit Bowmore is by least favorite. Actually purchased a bottle, tried 1 sip and tossed the bottle out. For some reason never could enjoy Bowmore.
 
guest
guest,
Great for the price in Trader Joe's at around 43 dollars a bottle
 
guest
guest,
Smooth, peaty, sweet ansd salty. Not as heavy as many of the brothers from Islay, the balance and smoothness makes this a good one for this money.
 
Matthew
Matthew,
Reassuringly smooth.
 
guest
guest,
Great smoke
 
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