- Robert Parker (RP) points
- Vinous points
Bowmore
Size
70 cl
Price
€69.60 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
A classic Islay single malt with a balance of sweet and smoky character. Notes of dark chocolate, citrus, and a gentle peat smoke, with hints of honey and dried fruit on the palate, finishing with a warm, lingering smokiness.
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About this whisky
Bowmore is one of Islay's defining single malt distilleries, sitting on the shores of Loch Indaal on Scotland's most celebrated whisky island. The distillery produces a range of expressions at 40% ABV, each rooted in the island's character.
Islay single malts from Bowmore typically balance peat smoke with a sweeter, more coastal quality, sea salt, dried fruit and gentle brine rather than raw iodine. On board, pour after dinner neat or over a single large ice cube; it holds its own alongside dark chocolate, smoked cheeses or a quiet evening anchorage.
The Bowmore Mist
The Bowmore Mist is a stirred cocktail made with Bowmore - 12 yrs, served in a coupe.
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- Large cube
- Garnish
- Twist of lemon peel expressed over the surface and placed on the rim, light smoke from burning rosemary sprigs passed over the drink
Ingredients
- 45 ml Bowmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- 20 ml Laphroaig Quarter Cask (or other peaty Islay whisky)
- 15 ml honey liqueur
- 10 ml fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- 1 dash of sea salt
- Ice cubes
Method
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the Bowmore 12 Year Old and Laphroaig Quarter Cask into the mixing glass.
- Add the honey liqueur, fresh lemon juice, Angostura bitters, and sea salt.
- Stir vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass using a fine mesh strainer.
Serve
Serve in a chilled coupe glass with a single large ice sphere, garnished with a twist of lemon peel expressed over the surface and placed on the rim, and a light smoke from burning rosemary sprigs passed over the drink before serving.
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Islay
Islay is a small island located off the west coast of Scotland, known for its peaty and smoky single malt whiskies. The island has a long history of whisky production, dating back to the early 18th century. The unique character…
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