Bowmore MacBeatha 4th Edition

Bowmore Legend

I was pleasantly surprised with a bottle I picked up for camping with friends. Went back and the store was sold out. Went to another store grabbed a bottle and it wasn't as good. Batches vary evidently. Costs $30 in my state. Good deal. Flavor is fairly complex with caramel, nougat, and hint of high quality peat. Second bottle not as complex with...

Score 87/100

Bowmore Small Batch

Bowmore Small Batch is matured in first and second fill bourbon casks. Surprisingly light in every step of the tasting, so a mild disappointment coming from Islay. And I'm not talking about lack of peat or smoke only, felt like this Bowmore was flat, without character. That's why it literally felt like No Strings Attached, while I was sipping this...

Score 80/100

Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner

This piece of art is possible the best single malt i have ever tasted. it is dark , mystic, and even though forgiving in its taste and aroma. The absolutely best i have ever tasted!

Score 90/100

Bowmore 12 Year Old

Founded in 1779, Bowmore was the first recorded distillery on Islay and one of the oldest in the whole of Scotland. Located on the shores of Loch Indaal which opens out into the Atlantic Ocean. They produce their own floor malted barley which is then smoked in a peat-fired kiln and stored in oak casks. This is a delightful bottle and very honest....

Score 85/100