Bowmore Darkest 15 Year

Nose: Campfire smoke, brown sugar, figs, hazelnut Palate: Maple syrup, black pepper, charred orange peel. Finish: Medium-long tobacco finish

Upon first nose this seductive dram pulls you in with a soft tease of maritime peat and caramel, only to arrive at a deep, rich date note with a kiss of smoke on the finish. This is not a hard-puncher of a dram, rather a good old friend you can spend the day with. Cozy up.

Medium peat, heavy sherry influence. Artificially colored and chill filtered. Bowmore 12 is better

Date: 9/12/19 Region: Islay Bottled at: 43% Color: Amber (color added and chill filtered) Nose: sweet smoke, sherry, cherry. Some mocha. Smoke not overwhelming and is well balanced. After some time develops a malty sweetness/carmel. Palate: medium body. Prominent sherry, some spice, grapes, dark fruits, fades to peat and smoke Finish: medium long, smokiness to okay spice Overall Has mixed reviews but I really enjoyed it. Well balanced and complex with mixed sherries flavors mingled with malty sweetness and smoke/peat undercurrent. Would definitely buy another bottle. However would be better if not artificially colored...