Bowmore 2011 DeDr

Salty, little fruity, maritime, hint of coastal peat, wet hay, little herbacious - very nice Tasted at the Whisky&Music Festival 2025 in Zurich

beautiful, fresh, clean, amazing, great whisky. In addition to yellow pears, vanilla pudding, creme brulee - a beautiful dram

Coastal and clean with an aroma that drifted from beach grass to fresh linens drying on a line. Hints of florals and ripening fruits, mostly mountain guava and plums, provided a fresh sweetness. Medium-bodied on the palate with plenty of wood and pepper, the flavor profile started with salt, wood, and minerals, like collecting sea shells and driftwood on the beach. Mellow fruits sat further in, mango and guava perhaps, though not completely ripe and sweet. Plenty of herbal character stood out and lingered at the end, basil-like quite often. The finish was medium-length and rather peppery with a mellow creaminess, dried fruits, and a kiss of salt. This was a perfect dram to start the night with— something mellow, simple, and clean. This had elements of the tropical fruits and maritime salinity that I love from an ex-bourbon Bowmore, and one of the most exciting parts of the trip was realizing just how much of this whisky is not out there with independent bottlers. Bowmore seems content to focus their house style heavily on sherry maturations, but I find that obscures the delightful tropical fruits and slightly floral elements that the malt can bring to the table. This had some of those elements, though it was a bit peppery and showed a good bit of youthful spirit.

A powerful dry smoke envelops the wet, earthy character of the Bowmore in a wonderfully balanced manner. A beautiful piece for only 14 years.