Duncan Taylor 19 year old Bowmore Octave 1998, 53.9%

Fragrant with honey, the peat smoke is wrapped around aromas of parma violets, taffy, lemon peel, sea spray, dried seaweed, and lighter nutty sherry notes. It has a light and nimble texture with flavors of lemon curd and fruity sherry, with billowing smoke, vanilla frosting, smoked almond, and flavors of more fino or amontillado-style sherries. This octave cask squarely lands twin punches of smoke and sherry.