There’s a second batch of Antique Lions of Spirits , the Butterflies series , with equally impressive decorations.

This time, I also think the selection is more impressive. The first batch contained quite a lot of less reputed names (Blair Athol, Fettercairn, Tormore…) but now we’re seeing old Bunnahabhain, old Irish malt, this Bowmore 1991 , a Bladnoch… Can’t wait.

Bowmore 25 yo 1991 (48,7%, Antique Lions of Spirits 2017, bourbon cask, 218 btl.)

Nose: complex, rewarding nose, starting on smoked salt, coastal hints with hay and seaweed. Also smooth fruity notes: pears, gooseberries, lemons, nice hints of...