Bowmore Tempest 10 Year Old - Batch 1
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.3%
- Age
- 10 years
- Price
- £150
- Community rating
- 4.17 / 5 (6 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Oily, Medicinal, Fresh Fruit, New Wood
- Description
- Bowmore's Tempest Batch 1 is a cask-strength release built from first-fill bourbon matured whisky, delivering rich, complex Islay character with robust oak and smoke. This powerful expression showcases what extended bourbon cask influence brings to the distillery's signature maritime peat.
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Bowmore Tempest 10 Year Old - Batch 1 is a 10-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 55.3% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and peaty character — smokey, oily, medicinal, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bowmore's Tempest Batch 1 is a cask-strength release built from first-fill bourbon matured whisky, delivering rich, complex Islay character with robust oak and smoke. This powerful expression showcases what extended bourbon cask influence brings to the distillery's signature maritime peat.
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