21/01/12 Bowmore cask 85212 (Duncan Taylor)

A 29yo Bowmore tonight from Duncan Taylor.

The nose is…surprising. Very delicate.

Wet grass. Heather. Turkish Delight. Banana skins, lavender, slightly earthy. Buttery fudge. White chocolate.

Fascinating. Highly unusual, lovely.

4/5

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2012: 01/21
CATEGORY: Bowmore
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My Scoring System

Instead of the usual score from 100 (nose 25, palate 25, finish 25 and balance 25) my system is based purely on enjoyment levels.

1. Well, it’s whisky so I’ll drink it.

2. OK but nothing to shout about. I won’t be offended if you ask for a dram and put lemonade in it.

3. An enjoyable dram, close to being really good. Maybe one or two little things that stop greatness.

4. Fantastic stuff, right up there. A great dram with no flaws.

5. The very best I’ve ever tasted. A whisky that excels on every level, one with huge flavours but delicate balance and shows a level of complexity that you can study for hours.

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