Price: $120 for 750ml
Distilled/Owned by: Bowmore / Beam Suntory
Region: Islay
43% ABV
Aged For: 18 Years
Mashbill: 100% malted barley
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon and ex-sherry
Chill Filtered: Yes
Color Added: Yes
Color: Dark gold
Drank: Neat, in a glencairn
Nose: Slight peat, vanilla, salt and caramel, bits of oak
Feel: Light bodied
Taste: White pepper, smoke, cinnamon, and leche
Finish: Medium, lingering gentle smoke with chocolate and vanilla
Thoughts: There is very little Islay punch here, the bourbon casks seem to have left a big influence here.
Score: 80 out of 100