It’s Thursday and tonight we’re having another twitter tasting of Wemyss malts (the new Lord Elcho,Peat chimney 8 yo and two single casks). To get into the mood I’ve tasted a few of the recent releases of single casks by Wemyss, starting with this young Bowmore. There are only 405 bottles bottled at 46% abv (yes, i know).
Peat Smoked Herring 2001 Bowmore , 46.0% , £69
Nose: Salty and briny on the nose with quite a bit of lemon zest, I can see where the herring comes from it has got that ashy fishy salty character alright. Very coastal yet some fruit lays under all that: peaches and apricots with a touch of vanilla.
Palate: malty and salty at the same time. Kippers. Sea spray. Vanilla soot and light peat smoke influence. Tarry too but the sweetness is surely there.
Finish: A lovely interplay between sea salt and vanilla custard and peach. The salt wins.
In short:
Lovely. Maritime with the right balance between fruity and coastal notes. A very nice dram,not too peaty, and would be a good introduction to Islay malts for newbie and veteran alike.Solid stuff.
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