Bowmore No. 1

Got this one for about 26 bucks, so I got a nice deal, but I am not expecting a superb experience. The nose brings pleasant subtle peat smoke, vanilla, salty brine, woody notes, and floral properties. The mouth coat is thin, and the 40% ABV is a bit of a downer. The palate is good though, especially for the price. Milk chocolate, maritime brine, vanilla, honey, a touch of wood and peat smoke on the palate as well. Doesn't blow your socks off, but definitely a really nice economical daily sipper. It's a 3.0, and the theme is going to be "Sailing" by Christopher Cross. Not normally available in the USA, but worth a look.

Apple, caramel, and lemon and brown bread toast on the nose. Quite sweet, with vanilla and caramel. Spicy burn to finish, that is disappointingly short.