Skymecca
Bowmore 15 Year
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
October 1, 2020 (edited October 7, 2020)
Soft peat, citrus, sherry and a ton of toffee on the nose - most I've ever smelled in a scotch. A few drops of water and time results in an amazing toffee note. The nose carries forward into the palate with the same notes tied together by wafting smoke - really nice. A great value for much less than the 18. Almost as good, just a little less intense.
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@cascode @Skymecca That's very interesting. I've heard sort of similar things about HP 15, where people like it less than either the 18 or the 12. Seems like a big missed opportunity.
It's funny - I tried one about two years ago that I had absolutely no use for. But this most recent one turned out to be very similar to a Bowmore 18 I was trying at the same time. So I've actually had a similar experience as you have with this Bowmore 15 up until now.
The only Bowmore I never, ever like. No idea why - it just rubs me the wrong way. There's something about the particular combination of Bowmore character and fresh sherry here that does not work for me.