Bowmore Legend Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2007) 70cl

Bowmore Legend (2007) 70cl

The original Islay distillery, Bowmore is the home to the older Scotch whisky maturation warehouse in the world. Bowmore produces an Islay Single Malt whisky.

Subtle Peat Smoke but not like most Bowmores

Palate: Soft, mildly sweet malt. Mineral-flecked seawater, and woodfire smoke.

Finish: Medium-long. Some charcoal, and quickly-fading peat.

With Water: A few drops of water increase the apparent peat level, and also bring more lemon oil and something floral – like lavender. The lemon repeats on the palate. Try a few drops of water, but don’t dilute it too much.

Overall: This is not a malt for peat-freaks. This is a very well-balanced, mildly peated dram for a very respectable price. Often younger, cheaper Islay malts come across as brash, acrid, and bitter. Legend is the opposite of all of these: gentle, sweet, and mildly smoky. It won’t win any awards for potency or complexity, but it scratches the peat itch

40% ABV

70cl