Bowmore 14-year-old

Not bad, but not a fan. Strange wedding between Islay and wine. I have almost drunk half of the bootle just to try to understand this dram. Strange balance at the end.

Exceed expectations for a bowmore. Was very fresh and lively on opening, deadens with time N- decent sweet Islay peat. Sweetness of the wine cask finish evident. Red berry M- thin body, drier ashy peat, a slightly chemicaly Red berry red wine F- short

Overall, a pleasant aroma, a mixture of fruity and goaty aromas with the addition of ash. The taste is very pleasant, nutty, malty, ashy and slightly sulfurous, wine red aroma at the end with something that causes such a pleasant tingling on the tongue (mint)...

distillery character completely destroyed by the bordeaux casks

pink grapes, very mild peat, strawberry jam, honey, prawn cocktail, a bit of spice, some tropical fruit, very short finish, oranges (a bit overripe), tiny bit of salt, lit up matches, licorice, fennel, a bit of marzipan. it's and ok dram.

The cask influence is balanced with the signature bowmore characters.

Bowmore 14 Years, Appellations Collection, 43%. Matured in Bordeaux wine casks. Nose: Sweet and delicately smoky. Dried currants, blackberry jam, pipe tobacco, and preserved cherries. The Bowmore then becomes somewhat spicier, with notes of walnuts, bay leaf, cloves, and even a hint of tarragon. Palate: Blackberry jam, red currants, raspberry jelly, grape seeds. The initial taste is sweet and tart with a very mild bitterness; the sweet berry fruits dominate. The delicate peat smoke and subtle spices are almost entirely absent, with only a touch of black pepper and sea salt briefly emerging. Finish: Very long, quite pleasant. Mild peat smoke, maritime aromas, wood polish, and interspersed with creamy-tasting berry fruits. Conclusion: For those who can't resist Islay whisky even in the height of summer, this Bowmore offers a sweet option. Creamy, fruity, and delicately smoky. 84/100 points (2026)

Islay, decent age statement, wine barrel. Prices are okay, must be tried. And yes, you don't have to be disappointed here. Great nose, beautiful profile. Unfortunately it goes downhill towards the finish. Not surprising at 43%.

The wine barrel is clearly noticeable on the nose, but unfortunately the taste is somewhat flat.

Drinking Date：25/11/2024

2026-01-28

It has a distinct peat flavor, a hint of fruitiness, and a slightly faint finish.

Ein Bowmore mit angenehmen Rauch und schön fruchtig mit in allem eine runde Sache

Restrained French-wine-influenced classical composition – reminds a little of Maurice Ravel. Matured for 12 years in ex-bourbon American oak barrels. Finished for 2 years in Bordeaux ex-red-wine French oak barriques. Non-chill-filtered. Coloured.

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Nuts, nougat, and caramel—all rolled into one—like a Snickers. The wine's aging is evident with a hint of powerful tannins. Not complex. Spirituous.

Compared to the new 2024 Sherry Oak series, it's not bad at all. For me, it's even better than the 18. The price also matches the quality. 71-80 – Fine, like to drink by time

Needs time in the glass, initially was too blunt but developed with time, at least nose... Palate still missing some power... too thin... Ok for the distillery and the price but I guess this could be much better at higher ABV

A shame: a great fruity nose with delicate smoke. But otherwise, unfortunately thin and simple. Smoky and woody finish.

Nice fruity nose, light-bodied but enjoyable taste and fresh, almost minty finish.

Bengo

A release from a new line for duty-free shops. The spirits were initially aged for 12 years in ex-bourbon barrels, followed by a final maturation in French barrels from the Bordeaux region, previously used for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot wines. As is typical at Boumou, the whisky was tinted and chill-filtered, bottled at 43% ABV. Nose: A pleasant, attractive, fruity, berry-like, wine-like aroma with the distillery's characteristic industrial peat. Vanilla, caramel, honeyed sweetness, winey acidity, dark berries (elderberry, chokeberry, blackberry), fresh glossy magazine, ink, coal dust, barnyard nuances, sulfur, black pepper, cloves, and currant tea-like tannins. Palate: Medium-bodied, smooth, slightly perfumed, with an unpleasant technical note and a tartness from the barrel. Ink, coal dust, woody tones, vanilla, pepper, honey, fruity sweetness and berry acidity, astringent tannins. Finish: The aftertaste is enveloping, creamy, peppery, charcoal-ink tannins with a persistent woody bitterness. Balance: This was a controversial release, with a very inviting and pleasant nose giving way to a less than pleasant taste and finish. The signature industrial peat and the persistent woody bitterness of wine barrels overshadowed all the fruit and berry nuances. The whisky turned out to be unbalanced, though quite drinkable. N22, P21, F20, B20

soft and warm, without edges.

Peat and sherry is a hard combination to pull off in a malt, I tasted better expression of that combo but this is nice and matured malt. good winter scotch.

Aged for 12 years in bourbon barrels and then finished in Bordeaux casks, this Bowmore 14-year-old whisky adds dark, ripe fruit flavors to its peaty foundation.

Not the best of debuts, an ethereal and negligible dram that quickly disappears from the glass and the memory: not unpleasant or 'badly made', mind you, just negligible.

Tasting notes on 11 April 2025 on www.longpouramour.com. My conclusion is: "I am very impressed but what is presented here. This is a wine influenced whisky and all it did, is make this whisky more tropical and fruity. There is still plenty of peat smoke, but as always with Bowmore, very balanced. Good effort and a big surprise."

A nice, recognizable Bowmore. Taste combined with the price make it a very attractive all-day dram.

Recognizable as a Bowmore, but not tasty. The price is probably still acceptable. It doesn't live up to its age. The finish doesn't make it particularly enjoyable, and the smoke carries the typical Bowmore violet note. Conclusion: I expected more; "this was nothing."

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