Our Rating System
77
Overall Score
76
Nose
79
Palate
75
Finish
February 5th, 2024
@ Home / Portland, OR
David Zumini

Bowmore 23 Oloroso Sherry

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Distillery

Bowmore

Type

Islay Scotch

Age

23 years

Strength

52%

Cask Type

Oloroso Sherry

Edition

2023

Cask No.

457

Price Paid

-

First Tasted

March 30th, 2023 @ Bowmore Distillery

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Color

Clarity

Clear
Hazy
Opaque

Legs

Slow
Medium
Fast

Nose

Cereal

-

Fruit

Dark Fruits
Raisin

Organic

-

Spice

-

Wood

Oak

Other

Chocolate

Palate

The flavors are nice, but there is a bit of a tannic note that makes it slightly astringent right at the end.

Sweetness

Dry
Semi-Dry
Medium
Semi-Sweet
Sweet

Mouthfeel

Smooth
Medium
Harsh

Flavor

Light
Medium
Rich

Cereal

-

Fruit

Dark Fruits
Raisin

Organic

-

Spice

-

Wood

Smoke

Other

-

Finish

A long finish, with a spice I could maybe call allspice but can't quite pin. The dark fruits continue, as well as a hint of toffee sweetness.

Cereal

-

Fruit

Dark Fruits

Organic

-

Spice

Allspice

Wood

-

Other

Toffee

Empty Glass

Raisin and oak.