Is Bowmore 12 any good?
Remarkably flavorful for a whisky bottled at the minimum 40%, Bowmore 12 Year Old is one of the best entry level single malts around. At the very least, it’s a contender for the best entry level from Islay. At the same time, it’s easy to see why my interview subjects kept pointing to it as a go-to whisky.
What does Bowmore 12 taste like?
This dram expresses the essence of Bowmore with rich amber colour; subtle notes of citrus and honey with typical peaty smokiness; the flavours are sweet and delicious with heather and honey; a soft peat smoke note lingers on a long and mellow finish.
Is Bowmore 12 smoky?
Bowmore 12 Year Old which is carefully distilled at Bowmore is adored for its smoky, spicy, peaty and vanilla flavor notes.
What does Bowmore taste like?
The Bowmore Legend showcases smoke and hints of fresh sea air on the nose with bold zesty lemon and smoke with a touch of honey for taste. To finish in true legend style, this whisky leaves you with full and warm flavour with characters of distinctive Islay peat smoke.
How do you drink Bowmore 12?
How You Should Drink Bowmore
- Straight.
- On the rocks.
- With a bit of water.
- With club soda.
How old is Bowmore No 1?
1 Vaults. The first recorded mention of the Bowmore Distillery dates back to 1779. Bowmore is Islay’s oldest distillery and home to the world’s oldest whisky maturation warehouse, the No. 1 Vaults.
Which is better Talisker or Laphroaig?
Laphroaig is distinctly darker in color than Talisker Storm, and has the heavier body to go along with it. Taste: Dense smoke and burning peat, iodine, lemon peel, salty, carmel finish. Talisker provides a more accessible introduction to island whisky, but lacks some of the smoky, peaty punch of Laphroaig.
How do you drink a 10 year Laphroaig?
How You Should Drink Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Straight.
- On the rocks.
- With a bit of water.
- With club soda.
- With ginger ale.
Is it OK to drink whiskey on the rocks?
Should You Get Whiskey On the Rocks? Ordering a whiskey “on the rocks” may sound cool, but it may not necessarily be what you want. “Ice actually numbs your palate and dulls the flavors,” Tardie laments. Small cubes or chunks of ice will melt faster than larger pieces, diluting your whiskey more quickly.
Is Bowmore No 1 a good whisky?
“Rich aromas of lemon and honey notes but not much smoke. A very creamy mouthfeel reminiscent of miniature lemon tarts and the smoke/peat does not truly reveal itself until a grassy and slightly citric short finish. Not an overly complicated dram, but great value for the price.”