Bowmore 16 Years Old is a limited edition from a selection of only 39 Oloroso sherry casks. The hand crafting of this exceptional malt started back in 1990: the barley was carefully malted, hand turned and traditionally peat kiln dried at the distillery. After fermentation and slow distillation the spirit was laid down to mature [...]
|
||||
|
|
Colour – Amber with sparkling copper shades. Nose – Without water: Opulent, mature. Sherry influence. An intricate array of fruit and wood. Christmas cake-like. Sultanas. Maraschino cherry. Thick-cut marmalade. Oak panels in an old church. A cedary touch. Balsamic spices. Cubebe pepper. A hint of eucalyptus. Tropical hardwood. Oak soon gives way to malty notes. [...] The Black Grouse (Terao terix) is rare relative of Scotland’s national game bird, the Red Grouse. Similarly, The Black Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky, born out of marriage of the The Famous Grouse with Islay malt whiskies, is a breed apart. The smoky influence of the peated malts is balanced by the trademark smoothness of The [...] Colour: Rich amber. Tasting notes, undiluted. Nose: Soft fruits – peaches/mangos, heather/earthy notes and a touch of saltiness. Palate: Rich, mulled fruits with a touch of smokiness. With water: Nose: Fruity (green apples), subtle sherry influence and a touch floral. Palate: Sherry wood with smoky notes (charred oak). A vanilla sweetness emerges. Body: Medium. Finish: [...] Colour: Rich gold. Tasting notes, undiluted: Nose: Dried fruits – christmas cake, hints of menthol and spearmint. A touch of treacle sweetness. Palate: Sweet, rich fruits again with a menthol note. Citrus peel and marmalade with a slight resinous edge. With water: Nose: Sweet, treacle toffee – candy floss. Chocolate aromas with hints of raisins [...] Colour: Bright gold. Nose (undiluted): Sweet, fruits – peaches and nectarines. Hints of toasted malt and a green leafy aroma. Palate: Sweet, sherrywood flavours. Some charred oak and resinous flavours. Rich. Nose (with water): Sherry influence more prominent. Mulled fruits and a sweet, chocolate aroma. Toasted maltiness remains. Palate: Sherrywood, sweet spicies – cinnamon and [...] Colour: Golden brown. Tasting Notes, undiluted: Nose: Sweet with malty notes and some wood oil aromas. Palate: Initially cereal flavours followed by hints of chocolate and smoke. With water: Nose: Sweet sherry notes and charred oak. More balanced with delicate aromas. Palate: Smooth, creamy vanilla notes together with the sherry influence. Body: Full with soft [...] |
 |
||
|
Copyright © 2012 myscottishstore.com - All Rights Reserved |
||||
