Bowmore Tempest Batch 5 / 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £150
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Fresh Fruit, Oily, Honey, Citric
- Description
- The fifth Tempest batch (55.9% ABV) refines the series under master blender Rachel Barrie, combining softer characteristics from Batch 4 with the intensity of earlier releases. This 10-year-old first-fill bourbon cask vatting balances approachability with cask-strength power, revealing both Bowmore's youthful vigor and emerging complexity. It represents a measured progression in the Tempest series for those tracking the distillery's cask-strength evolution.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bowmore Tempest Batch 5 / 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Bowmore (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and sweet character — smokey, fresh fruit, oily, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The fifth Tempest batch (55.9% ABV) refines the series under master blender Rachel Barrie, combining softer characteristics from Batch 4 with the intensity of earlier releases. This 10-year-old first-fill bourbon cask vatting balances approachability with cask-strength power, revealing both Bowmore's youthful vigor and emerging complexity. It represents a measured progression in the Tempest series for those tracking the distillery's cask-strength evolution.
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