Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Provenance Bowmore 1985 20 year


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Review Date: November 8, 2007
Category Info: Whiskey / Whisky :: Single Malt Whiskey
Distilled From: Barley
Retail Price: (10x)$ ($100-$200)
Brewer / Distiller: Bowmore
Year Produced: 1985
Age: 20yr
Casking: Bourbon Barrel
Strength: 92 proof
Origin: Scotland - Islay - Lochindaal

Tasting Notes:

Honey and pepper on the nose. Very different. Reminds me of cherries. Very sweet for an islay. This whisky tastes very unique. The smoke and peat are there but there is a sweetness that dominates (but in balance) the mid palate.