In a documentary on Raf Simons’ debut at Dior, the then newly-appointed artistic director constantly peppers one phrase all through the 89-minute runtime: elegant. It’s been over a decade and it surprisingly haunts me to today. Perhaps it’s a scarcity of vocabulary (man’s a designer, not a wordsmith), nevertheless it’s nonetheless an efficient descriptor nonetheless.
Tasting Bowmore’s newest assortment set it echoing off in my head once more. In 12, 15 and 18-year outdated expressions, it’s simple to underestimate the trio; particularly in the event you’re heavy-handed on the years of maturation. It’s nonetheless the oldest Islay distillery we’re speaking about. Dwelling to the legendary No. 1 vault, the one warehouse beneath sea stage (which we’re informed does wonders for angel share).
Bowmore’s intention to harness hand-selected Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks centres round liminality. When crossed with different Speyside labels that we shalt not title, the fortified wine’s candy notes don’t cover inside the whisky. To match a smoky single malt scotch nevertheless, it’s fairly logical to not go the overt route.
Now that you simply’re sufficiently inquisitive about how that interprets, let’s get into it.
The youngest is in reality extra of a 13-Yr Previous, however we received’t dive into the technicalities. It’s primarily aged in ex-Bourbon, so the trace of sherry is shy within the oily profile. It leans to tropical fruits on the palate, and seems in a radiant vermilion.
The center youngster is unabashed about in search of consideration. Embodying a progressively darker hue, the 15-Yr Previous oddly reminds of meat in strong aromas of spice, underscored with darker layers of wooden.
The one one culminating in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks of the lot, the 18-year outdated is—no avoiding this phrase within the liquor world—advanced. Unapologetically peaty, it reveals a bittersweet zest on the tongue, adopted by a cocoa richness in the direction of its end. It’s a subdued tackle sherry oak for some, however a quietly pronounced one for others.
Head to 67 Pall Mall Singapore for a private encounter, because it stands as Flight of the Month. Moreover the taster paired with seasonal bites, full bottles are additionally prepared for buy on the membership.
The Sherry Oak Cask Collection is out there on the Suntory International Spirits LazMall retailer from SGD120
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