The Bowmore 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Cask is a dynamic addition to Bowmores new Sherry Oak Collection, showcasing the distillerys signature smoky spirit elevated by rich sherry cask influence. MaturationAged for 12 years in a combination of first-fill Oloros
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The Bowmore 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Cask is a dynamic addition to Bowmores new Sherry Oak Collection, showcasing the distillerys signature smoky spirit elevated by rich sherry cask influence.
Aged for 12 years in a combination of first-fill Oloroso sherry casks and American ex-bourbon casks, with a final Oloroso finish to amplify depth. Bottled at 40% ABV (700 ml bottle), chill-filtered with caramel color added.
Radiant deep amberthanks to the Oloroso finish .
Opens with vanillacaramel, evolving into red berries, marzipan, and icing sugar, with gentle peat smoke and dried fruit background
Whisky Advocate notes sweet stewed plums, baked orange, peat smoke, and crme ptissire
Plush and fruity: peaches in syrup, pears, lemon juice, cinnamon, toasted almonds and creamy vanilla, with smoke building midpalate
Adds light raspberry cheesecake and pepper spice, delivering a balanced sweetness and oak character
Long and spicy, merging juicy stewed fruits, peat, and smoke.
Whisky Advocate describes a lingering dry smoke layered over fruit and spice
Part of Bowmores Sherry Oak Collection, designed to highlight the impact of European sherry casks
Presents a layered profile: matured in Oloroso and bourbon barrels, with a sherry cask finish emphasizing sweetness, spice, and smokiness
Reddit feedback:
a nice change from ocean/hospital/brine forward islay peat layer or two of fruit and earth. mild taste very easy mouthfeel
Bowmore 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Cask is a medium-intensity, sherry-infused Islay malt that balances rich fruit, creamy vanilla, gentle peat smoke, and warming spice across a long, savory finish. Its approachable yet expressive, making it a standout for those who seek depth without overwhelming intensity.
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