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Although this is a core bottling of the Bowmore Distillery, each edition is slightly different. But the basis is always the same: the single malt whisky matured for 18 years in bourbon and sherry casks, yielding notes of mild peat smoke and tropical fruit
'Sweet smoke on the water', a fine description by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society of the 20 year old Bowmore single malt whisky that they released on the occasion of the Fèis Isle Festival 2017. It scores almost 90 points on Whiskybase. (54.2%)
Bowmore, on the Isle of Islay, is one of Scotland's oldest and best-known distilleries. Next to standard bottlings, Bowmore also releases special editions of their single malt whisky, like this one: matured for 21 years in select French wine casks, 48.4%.
The eighth Bowmore bottling in Elixir Distillers’ Elements of Islay series was released in 2020. The 16-year-old single malt whisky matured in bourbon and sherry casks and is bottled at 51.2% cask strength. It has a score of 87 points on Whiskybase.
Looking for an old-fashioned, special Bowmore? Here's your bottle! It is from a bottling from 1999 for which the Islay single malt whisky matured in Claret Bordeaux wine casks. Maturing or finishing in wine casks was exceptional at the time. (750ml, 56%)
An 'entry model' this Bowmore Legend. For those who want to get to know this medium-smoky Islay single malt whisky. Or for those who always want to have a standard Bowmore in the cupboard. Matured in bourbon barrels and bottled at 46%.
In 2007, beverage producer Diageo came up with this very Special Release: a 30-year-old single malt whisky from the legendary Brora brand (the distillery closed in 1983). 2958 bottles at cask strength (55.7%), matured in sherry and bourbon casks.
Bruichladdich Valinch single malt whiskies are only available at the distillery itself. The buyer bottles his whisky directly from the cask. This Laddie Crew 17 single malt was bottled in 2015 after 25 years of maturation in a sherry cask. (48.2%)
You can see it by the label: this bottling of Bruichladdich is from a while ago, namely from 2008. The 18-year-old single malt whisky matured in bourbon casks from 1990 on. This malt has been described as 'a bourbon bomb'. That makes one curious! (46%)
Bruichladdich Valinch single malt whiskies are only available at the distillery itself. The buyer bottles his whisky directly from the cask. This Laddie Crew 13 single malt was bottled in 2015 after 23 years of maturation in a fino sherry cask. (44.9%)
Bruichladdich Valinch single malt whiskies are only available at the distillery itself. The buyer bottles his bottle directly from the cask. This 24-year-old Laddie Crew 19 single malt whisky was finished in a Sauternes cask and bottled in 2016. (48.5%)
The Bruichladdich Valinch single malt whiskies are only available at the distillery itself. The buyer bottles his bottle directly from the cask. This Laddie Crew 26 single malt was bottled in 2017 after 12 years of maturation in a bourbon cask. (64.1%)
Bruichladdich Valinch single malt whiskies are only available at the distillery itself. The buyer bottles his bottle directly from the cask. This Laddie Crew 23 single malt was bottled in 2016 after 12 years of maturation in a 1st-fill sherry cask. 44.9%
This is the 96th edition of Whisky Sponge whisky—on to the 100th! It is a 19-year-old Bruichladdich single malt whisky that matured in a 1st fill bourbon cask and is bottled at cask strength (57.1%). It is a very creamy, powerful dram with maritime notes.
In 2015, the Scottish Rest & be Thankful Whisky Company released this 10-year-old Bruichladdich single malt whisky. The Islay malt matured in a Cadiz wine cask and was bottled at cask strength. And with 65.2%, 'strength' is the right word here!
The Bruichladdich Valinch single malt whiskies are only available at the distillery itself. The buyer bottles his bottle directly from the cask. This Laddie Crew 24 single malt was bottled in 2015 after 9 years of maturation in a Rivesaltes cask. (44.9%)
Islay distillery Bruichladdich produced this unpeated single malt whisky with an experimental touch. The 8-year-old single malt is distilled from barley from various regional farms. A 'terroir' whisky, matured in three types of cask. (50%)
Previous editions of this single malt whisky have been described as incredibly intense, complex, ripe and full. And this edition, the Black Art 11.1, is no less than 24 years old. In that time, this special malt matured in various cask types. (44.2%)
The fourth Bruichladdich bottling in Speciality Drinks’ Elements of Islay series was released in 2012. The single malt whisky was matured in 4 bourbon casks and bottled at 54.7% cask strength. It received a score of almost 86 points on Whiskybase so far.
The fifth Bruichladdich bottling in Speciality Drinks’ Elements of Islay series was released in 2013. The single malt whisky was matured in 3 bourbon casks and bottled at 53.8% cask strength. It received a score of almost 88 points on Whiskybase so far.
The sixth Bruichladdich bottling in Speciality Drinks’ Elements of Islay series was released in 2015. The 22-year-old single malt whisky matured in five refill hogsheads and is bottled at 50.4% cask strength. Whiskybase score so far: 85
The seventh Bruichladdich bottling in Elixir Distillers’ Elements of Islay series was released in 2017. The 16-year-old single malt whisky matured in a bourbon and three sherry casks and is bottled at 60.4% cask strength. Whiskybase score so far: 89
You can't go wrong with Buffalo Trace bourbon whiskey: reliable quality, available everywhere and you get what you can expect from a bourbon: notes of vanilla, honey and toffee; a bit spicier. With this liter bottle you get extra value for your money!
A nice introduction to bourbon whiskey, this standard bottle from Bulleit Distillery Co. A friendly price for a nice, not too complex bourbon. And then gives the extra rye in the recipe this bourbon whiskey also its own character.
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