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Bowmore Distillery Aged 12 Years Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky NV
SCOTLAND : ISLAYMalted BarleyMEDIUM-BODIED, LEMON CITRUS, HEATHER HONEY, EARTHY PEAT SMOKE, SEA SALTThe oldest distillery on Islay, founded in 1779 on the shore of Loch Indaal, Bowmore still malts a quarter of its barley on-site — spread on stone floors, peated over locally cut Islay peat, dried to 25–30 ppm. That number sits at the moderate end of the Islay spectrum: enough smoke to place you firmly on the island, balanced against 12 years in ex-Bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks that deliver the lemon, honey, and fruit the house is known for.The 12-year is the benchmark expression — and earns the description. More restrained than Laphroaig or Ardbeg, it makes the argument for peat as flavor rather than feat. Gold at both the World Whisky Awards and the International Spirits Challenge in 2024; 93 points from Wine Enthusiast.80 ProofPlease note: Spirits are only available for local delivery or in-store pickup. All orders for shipping will be cancelled immediately.
Ratings on Delectable
Stewart Ellis
I was quite surprised by this very reasonably priced Bowmore. Initial nose is of peat with traces of caramel and honey. The taste is of smoke, fresh cut lumber and citrus. The length is short-medium and has a good malty after taste. One of the most peat laden Islay scotches, however is very light and drinkable.
I was quite surprised by this very reasonably priced Bowmore. Initial nose is of peat with traces of caramel and honey. The taste is of smoke, fresh cut lumber and citrus. The length is short-medium and has a good malty after taste. One of the most peat laden Islay scotches, however is very light and drinkable.
8.4
D Scher
Not for the faint of heart. Peaty and heavily smoky, oak, citron, honey, and leather. Puts me in mind of Ardbeg, but at a gentler price point.
Not for the faint of heart. Peaty and heavily smoky, oak, citron, honey, and leather. Puts me in mind of Ardbeg, but at a gentler price point.
9.5
Riccardo L. 
One of the heavier peat and smoke flavored whiskies available. To be honest, you could probably mistake this for burnt rubber.
One of the heavier peat and smoke flavored whiskies available. To be honest, you could probably mistake this for burnt rubber.
7.8
Ryan Stewart
Honey color with thick legs. Toasted barley, oatmeal, wet grass, caramel, vanilla, hay, charcoal smoke, and honeycomb. Medium finish. Medium finish.
Honey color with thick legs. Toasted barley, oatmeal, wet grass, caramel, vanilla, hay, charcoal smoke, and honeycomb. Medium finish. Medium finish.
8.9
Simon Weston
Smoky peaty yumminess to finish a night. Notes of caramel, fruit cake and lemon.
Smoky peaty yumminess to finish a night. Notes of caramel, fruit cake and lemon.
8.8Frankie Fang
With Dajie and fiona
With Dajie and fiona
9.2Naej Theriot
Ça sent et goûte la vieille mitaine d'amérindiens fumée!
Ça sent et goûte la vieille mitaine d'amérindiens fumée!
7.9Newman Hsiao
Not overly smokey. Full bodied and smooth
Not overly smokey. Full bodied and smooth
8.5
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Saturday: 10am-10pm
Sunday: 12pm-9pm
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