Complex yet perfectly balanced, our 12 Years Old reflects the raw essence of Bowmore - thrashing waves, windswept landscapes and generations of tradition. Bowmore 12 Years Old has received much critical acclaim; the late, great whisky writer Michael Jackson proclaimed it ”remarkably long and complex”. We like to think of it as vanilla ice cream at a beach bonfire.

Tasting notes

On the eye warm amber. Breathe in subtle lemon andhoney, balanced beautifully by Bowmore’s trademark peaty smokiness. Sip sweet and delicious heather honey and gentle peat smoke. Savour the long, mellow finish.

Rating

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 94 points (Mar 2012) A simply beautiful nose marrying scents of sweet malt, wild flowers, honey, kumquat, and campfire. Perfectly balanced offering sweet fruity and cocoa notes with dry smoke, brown spices and pepper. Bright and fresh while mature and sophisticated.  Ultimate Beverage Challenge 92 points (Mar 2011) Ultimate Beverage Challenge  Ultimate Beverage Challenge 92 points (Mar 01/2) Ultimate Beverage Challenge

Technical notes

40% alcohol