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654 Bowmore Dusk Bordeaux Finish
Islay, distillery bottling
Boisdale
Apricots, honeydew melon and lychee followed by the Claret’s zesty sweetness, then its
salty sea breezes and peat fires with grace notes of lemon zest, marzipan, warm vanilla
and candy floss. A very complex and compelling range of aromas. Immediately the
Claret flavours arrive, just ahead of the peaty, smouldering warmth of the Islays, wave
after wave of flavours: dark chocolate, liquorice and black bun. Hints of peach,
tangerine, jaffa cake and Caribbean brown sugar flirt in given time.
656 Bowmore Dawn
Islay, distillery bottling
Initially it’s the sea spray, the wet seaweed, citrus, damp wool, peat fire smoke and
charcoal embers. Then the port imparts its aromas; red currant, black plums, dried
prune, bittersweet chocolate, violets and flowering currant. (At this strength, you
require a little water to release the aromas – be careful not to over water, just a few
drops at a time until you are satisfied with the nose). Fairly robust on the palate with
sweet flavours of grapes, plums and fig rolls with an underlying blackcurrant–citrus
quality all being imparted from the superb port casks.
631 Bowmore 18yrs
Islay, distillery bottling
From the oldest distillery on Islay, the nose of the 18 year old has autumn leaves on a
damp woodland floor with heather, wood smoke, and waxy apple peelings, with a citrus
fruitiness. On the palate there is a lot more evidence of the large number sherry casks
used at Bowmore. Intensely floral with more citrus and chocolate. A complex whisky
that changes and develops in the glass, very much a whisky that rewards time and
patience.
657 Bowmore 25yrs
Islay, distillery bottling
Full and round, with a gentle softness, the nose has a strong herb-like fragrance overlying
the sherry and peat notes. The palate has plenty of sherry, but surely as night
follows day, you will find the oak, the smoke, the brine, the ozone, ending with toffee
and hazelnut. The finish is mellow, gentle and warming. Try in front of a peat fire
with a Gale Force 8 raging outside.
658 Bowmore 1957
Islay, distillery bottling
Full bodied with a well-balanced soft rounded texture showing lots of personality and
character gained from “the big sleep” on Islay. All the classic notes from a first filled ex
bourbon cask, which probably started its journey about 1950 in Kentucky, are to be
found. Pine, cedar, candied-almonds, oak, vanilla, candied pear, tropical fruit and
bubblegum. Add to that the tide going out sandy sea aroma, just a trace of peat, and
the lemon zest key note of Islay and you have discovered an olfactory hidden treasure.
The peaty Islay character is more evident on the palate as is the sea salt which clings
to the lips, layers of caramel and soft fruit, sweet corn, salted butter and dried apples –
it’s Pandora’s box. Give it time to open up. Please do not go near water with this
amazing old Ileach - it needs no help to show its rare qualities.
818 Brora 24yrs, Dun Bheagan Collection
Northern Highlands, distillery bottling
A cask strength and sherried bottling from the magnificent but closed Highland
distillery. Rich, with a good balance between wood and spirit, and a thread of smoke
50% £16.50
56% £16.50
43% £16.80
43% £59.00
40.1% £256.20
48.5% £43.90
All spirits are sold in measures of 25ml or multiples thereof
All prices listed are for a large measure of 50ml. Should you require a regular measure, please ask.
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