I believe this will complete our reviews of the rather excellent Vintner’s Trilogy from Bowmore distillery:

• Bowmore 18 Years Manzanilla cask
• Bowmore 26 Years French Oak barrique

The last part is a 27 year-old malt which spent 13 years in ex-bourbon barrels and another 14 years in Port pipes , resting in Bowmore’s famous No 1 vaults on Islay.

Bowmore 27 yo ‘Port Cask’ (48,3%, OB ‘Vintner’s Trilogy’ 2018)

Nose: aromatic nose, combining smoky notes with damp tobacco leaves and sweeter notes. Red berries, milk chocolate and toffee. Heather, mint and subtle medicinal touches. Curry spices a little...