"Bowmore, an Islay distillery in operation since the late 18th century, has just released an intriguing new collection of whiskies aged in sherry casks. The brand operates one of the world's oldest Scotch maturation warehouses, and prides itself on the care given to the aging process, so it is no surprise that these bottles, which are aged from 12 to 21 years in bourbon barrels as well as Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez casks, are already exciting the palates of collectors and connoisseurs alike."
"Islay whisky is known among the many types of Scotch as being particularly peaty, which makes the counterpoint of sherry-barrel-aging a tantalizing contrast. Sherry cask finishing is fairly common in Scotch, providing some of the most popular and identifiable whisky flavors, but the flavor pairing between Islay whisky and sherry is an interesting one. In this collection, the smoky, briny, mineral flavors of Islay whisky dance with unusual partners in the sweet and fruity notes that are added by a quality sherry cask."
Bowmore, an Islay distillery in operation since the late 18th century, released a new collection of whiskies aged in sherry casks. The whiskies were matured between 12 and 21 years in bourbon barrels and Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. The marriage of Islay's smoky, peaty, briny, mineral character with the sweet, fruity influence of quality sherry casks creates a complex flavor contrast. Bowmore operates one of the world's oldest Scotch maturation warehouses and emphasizes careful aging, contributing to the bottles' appeal among collectors. The collection includes 12-, 15-, 18-, and 21-year age statements priced from $90 to $450.
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