Description
Bowmore 2004 SMWS 17 Year Old 3.322 Single Malt Whisky
‘Pirates From The Hebridean’
This whisky was distilled on 16th February 2004 and has been aged for 14 years in an ex-bourbon barrel, then transferred into a re-fill bourbon barrel that previously matured rum from Guyana, where rested for another 3 years. Distilled at Bowmore distillery and bottled by The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS).
Only 189 bottles released.
   Nose:   Salty coconut smoke, medicinal, maritime, minty, discreet bergamot black tea.
   Taste:   Sweet, spicy, thick and syrupy, ashes, rum, more exotic fruits like papaya and pineapple come to the fore as time goes by. The Bowmore signature is quite discreet, but it’s there.
   Finish:  Short, sweet mint and a little salt.
