Tasting notes for Bowmore “Surf”

O.B., 40% a.b.v.

The entry-level Bowmore for the European market, mirroring the U.S. “Legend” bottling.  More of an Islay kick in the nose than shown by older Bowmores, with a pepperiness reminiscent of Caol Ila.  Hickory smoke.  Not very refined.  Palate is hot, showing gauze, disinfectant, burn ointment, cooked carrots.  An Islay fade-out in the finish, with more gauze.

Suggested for: Late evening, I suppose