Bowmore 2000-20 Year Old-Duncan Taylor Octave Premium (52.9% abv)

Our latest Octave Premium release is from Bowmore on the west coast island of Islay. The total number of bottles produced is only 75 from cask number 3727806, and bottled at a cask strength of 52.9%.

Nose: Rich and enticingly sherried, fir cones, raisins and a little soy sauce. Pipe tobacco smoke and a savoury note of smoked ham.

Palate: Pencil shavings with plenty of cinnamon and cloves, smoky raspberry jam and smoked sweet paprika, a pinch of damp earth and dark chocolate.

Finish: Long and meaty. Full of roasted nuts and a little honey mustard and sea water. The initial savoury and off dry aftertaste fades to a rich and smoky sweetness