Bowmore 18 Year Deep & Complex

NOSE: The color tells of sherry influence, but the nose is funky with peat. Good funky like dry autumn leaves and liquorice. Underneath you find salted roasted almonds and dried apricots. Sea salt. Maybe chocolate. PALATE: Salted toffee, dried apricots, spicy ginger and mint, settles into a long and warming sea salt, cherries, and dark chocolate note. OVERALL: This is a strong, full flavor profile. It marries aged Speyside with Islay peat flavors with a great harmony and plenty of layers to explore.

Slightly more sweet than peat. Fruit and chocolate. Some coffee on the finish. Good.