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Bowmore 12 year old, 40%

Price: 52 Issue: Spring 2020 Reviewer: Gavin Smith Category: Single Malt Scotch

A great introduction to Bowmore's single malts, and one of the best 12 year old single malt scotches around. The nose offers tropical fruit, sweet smoke, a hint of brine, new leather, and floral notes. Peaches, honey, vanilla, and more full-on smoke on the rounded palate. Brine, cocoa powder, citrus fruits, and fading woodsmoke in the finish.