• Nose: 24 Palate: 24 Finish: 23 Balance: 24 Total: 95
  • Nose: Char-grilled steak in red wine and berry sauce
  • Palate: Warm and smoky bacon with dried fruits
  • Finish: Medium-long: figs, honey, anise and subtle smoke
  • Balance: A little hot, but very smooth
  • Type: Single Malt
  • Age: 23
  • ABV: 55.2%
  • Distiller: Bowmore (Beam Suntory)
  • Where made: Bowmore, Isle of Islay SCOTLAND
  • Region: Islay
  • Approximate Price: $430
  • Value: POOR

Distilled 1995. Bottled 2019. 325 Bottles. Tasted at Lucci’s Bar at the Bowmore Hotel, and purchased at Bowmore Distillery during Feis Ile 2019. Similar to, and a bit better than Highland Park 18 Yr. A great whisky; but is it worth the $430 price tag?