Bowmore 11 Year Old 2001 Wilson & Morgan

This newest Bormore from the Italian bottler Wilson & Morgan was a gift from the nice people behind the W&M booth at the festival in Ghent. ‘We like what your write!’ they added. How nice! But that is mainly because of their whisky, of course, not my words.

There is definitely dark fruit in this rather fresh nose, but it is completely wrapped in a slightly sour, earthen jacket of peat and oyster sap. Some hints of bitter coffee, peanuts and seaweeds. I am also reminded of a mildly salty meat sauce. The second whiff offers citrus and brine. The nose is a bit confused, I think.

Pretty light on the palate, but wonderfully sweet and smoky. It is all about the coffee with sugar and even whipped cream! Then some leather, citrus and liquorice. Nice development.

The finish remains utterly sweet, even more so than on the palate, and ends in a beautiful smokiness.

The nose was somewhat off balance, but the palate and finish are absolutely gorgeous! This would really compliment a hearty meal with a chocolate dessert at the end. Not even 40 EUR? That is a bargain. And that is no lipservice.

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