The Bowmore 2003 WSP Edition No. 74 is an exceptional single cask whisky, lovingly matured over 18 years and bottled in 2022 under the Whisky Sponge range by Decadent Drinks. This Islay gem initially spent its aging in a refill sherry butt before being transferred to another sherry butt to complete its maturation, a process that has bestowed it with an exquisite blend of fruity, briny, and leathery notes. Bottled at a potent 55.3% ABV, this expression offers a delightful symphony of flavors, including soft dry peat smoke, maritime hints, and complex undertones of leather, tar, and eucalyptus. Only 629 bottles were produced, each adorned with a playful interpretation of Rembrandt's 'The Storm On The Sea of Galilee.' Expect a nose filled with sea breeze and peat smoke, transitioning to a palate rich in maritime flavors and finishing with a cozy, comforting log fire essence. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious enthusiast, this whisky is a remarkable addition to any collection.
This whisky underwent a broken maturation process, where it was transferred from its original sherry butt to a holding vessel and then returned to another sherry butt, resulting in complex flavor development.
The nose reveals aromas of dried fruit, peat smoke, brine, and maritime notes, with a touch of vanilla.
On the palate, it offers a combination of peat, leather, eucalyptus, sea breeze, and brine.
The finish is long and evocative, with notes of dried fruit, ash, leather, oak, and peat smoke.
There are only 629 bottles of this exclusive release.
Overall: The Bowmore 2003 WSP Edition No. 74 Refill Sherry butt offers a complex and multifaceted taste profile dominated by peaty and maritime notes, with hints of dried fruit and oak, making it a bold and unforgettable whisky.
Sampled at a highly regarded Decadent Drinks tasting, this whisky was described as having a mineral, sharp sea air nose that evolves wonderfully with airing. The taste was noted for its explosive exotic fruit flavors, led by mangos and balanced with dry smoke. The finish is long, characterized by more peat smoke, reminiscent of a comforting log fire. Overall, it is a bold and complex dram, highly praised by connoisseurs.
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