Bowmore 12 Years Old, 40% abv

Bowmore 12 Years Old, 40% abv

Bowmore 12 Years Old

Score 71


Average Score 75

Highest Score 78

Lowest Score 71

# of Times Scored 10

This Single Malt is distilled by Bowmore in Islay.

Tasting notes:

Mild peat, brown sugared seaweed on the nose. Peaty floral notes on the palate; wee peaty tang, short finish. Basically a very simple dram;



  • Bowmore 12 Years Old, 40% abv

    Light, barley, peat, smoke, oranges fruity incense then dry ashes on the nose. Dry peat, mild iodine and smoke on the palate. Simple gentle smoke and peat on a short finish.

    74

    Bowmore 12 Years Old, 40% abv

    Sweet smoke and rich fruit aromas on the nose. Lovely light peat and fruit on the palate. Thin mouthfeel. Medium short sweet peaty finish.

    75

    Bowmore 12 Years Old, 40% abv

    Sweet menthol smoke on the nose. Dry soft cedar smoke on the palate. Gentle to light tar finish.

    78

    Bowmore 12 Years Old, 40% abv

    Spicy fruit incense bread on the nose. Dry grasses, light soft dry peat on the palate. Thin sweet peat finish.

    74

    Bowmore 12 Years Old, 40% abv

    Peat with light smoke and faint spices trailing in the background on the nose. Simple well balanced peat; light oiliness; very pleasant. A standard entry level peated whisky.

    75

    Bowmore 12 Years Old, 40% abv

    Angel cake imbibed with peat on the nose. Simple, straightforward peat with fruit and tang. Medium short finish. Godd V4$.

    77

    Bowmore 12 Years Old, 40% abv

    Light peat with sweet smoke and hint of spices on the nose. The light peat presence takes centre stage in an unassuming manner - it is simple and simply there. Medium to short light peat finish.

    74

    Bowmore 12 Years Old, 40% abv

    Light smoke and dry grass with rich sherry overtones on nose; peat, smoke and rich tar on palate; cinnamon, spices and slight peppery burn on a short finish.

    71

    Bowmore 12 Years Old, 40% abv

    Light and warm peat on nose; well balanced with hints of licorice on finish

    76

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