Bowmore Feis Ile 2011 Laimrig Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 15 Year Old · 1996 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with copper-gold hues and mahogany edges, a sherry-kissed glow.

Nose

Peat smoke and sea-salt rise with a lush sherry-tinged sweetness: dried fig, raisin and dark chocolate mingle with glazed orange peel and toasted almond, perfumed by vanilla from the oak. The aroma is bold, maritime, and warmly spiced, with a resinous, cask-driven depth that hints at the strength to come.

Palate

Full-bodied and intensely smoky, this Bowmore delivers cask-strength warmth with pronounced sherry sweetness. Rich notes of dark chocolate, fig and raisin mingle with espresso, while orange zest, vanilla and sea-salt lift the palate. The peat lingers elegantly, finishing long, warm, and subtly drying with a refined maritime edge.

Finish

An opulent ex-sherry finish wraps the dram in dark fruit and toffee, with fig and raisin and a whisper of cocoa. Bowmore’s hallmark peat threads through, bringing smoke and sea-salt nuance, while vanilla and nutmeg lend a silky, warming glow. The finish lingers long and grand, fading gradually to toasted oak and ember-like spice.