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Bowmore 12 year old Sherry Oak Cask, 40%

Price: 78 Issue: Summer 2025 Reviewer: Jonny McCormick Category: Single Malt Scotch

Matured in a combination of oloroso sherry and bourbon casks, then finished in oloroso casks, the nose has sweet stewed plums, baked orange, peat smoke, and crème pâtissière. Smooth, creamy, and fruity, there’s peaches in cream, vanilla, light sherry fruit, raspberry cheesecake, cinnamon, and pepper. Lingering peat smoke on the finish with juicy stewed fruits and fading spices. (Release date: 10/24)