- 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?