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Bowmore
Whisky: Bowmore 12 year old
Age: 12 years
Type: Single malt
Strength: 40%
   
Distillery: Bowmore Distillery
Country: Scotland: Islay
   
 
Date: 21-02-2014
Nose: Warm, hint of peat, a little sal ammoniac, sweet fruitiness, pleasantly sour.
Flavour: Sal ammoniac, liquorice, a little sea salty, dried sweet fruit, white pepper, a hint of peat.
Body: Round, slightly abrasive, fat and oily.
Comments: A great starter for an Islay evening.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ +--- ---- ---- (7.25)