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Bowmore Appellations Collection 22 year old Sauternes Cask Finish, 48%

Price: 500 Issue: Summer 2025 Reviewer: Jonny McCormick Category: Single Malt Scotch

Matured in bourbon barrels and finished in sauternes casks, the subtle peat smoke dances among honeyed fruits, with aromas of white peach, apricot, mango, lemon zest, almond cookie, and vanilla. Concentrated honey and orchard fruit flavors on the sip, plus ginger root, peppery spice, vanilla, and crème caramel, followed by a syrupy finish of vanilla, honeycomb, and lingering candied ginger. Yes, it’s sweet, but complex too, thanks to the ginger, smoke, and spice. (Travel Retail exclusive; Release date 8/24)