Bowmore 10 Years Old Devils Casks II Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 56.3%           Age: 10 Years Old           Country: Scotland

The Bowmore Distillery was founded in 1779 and is positioned on the beautiful rugged shores of Loch Indaal in the town of Bowmore. The distillery is owned by the new partnership of Beam Suntory and produces over 2 million litres of spirit each year. This Islay distillery, still to this day, retains the traditional floor method of malting barley allowing the distillery to offer a very unique product. Nowadays most distilleries use more modern efficient methods to malt barley using mechanical equipment with expert ‘maltsters’. Bowmore single malt is loved all over the world due to a very special peaty salty flavour is has on the palate. The whiskies they produce are of great charm and perhaps not as well noticed as some other whiskies on the island but they have plenty of peat smoke and a refreshing finish. Did you know? The Bowmore Distillery converted one of its warehouses into the villages swimming pool. They used the waste heat from the distillery to warm the waters, this allowed for a very pleasant swim.

The second release of Bowmore’s Devil’s Casks single malt Scotch whisky, the first of which was released in 2013. This small batch release was matured in first fill Sherry casks. The story behind these releases features a tale of the Devil visiting Islay, being chased away by an angry mob. To escape, the Devil hid in a cask of Bowmore whisky destined for the mainland!

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Oak dampness, cotton candy, Sherry sweetness, peat smoke.

Palate: Dark red berries, peat smoke, rich and fruity, spice of clove and black pepper.

Finish: A long fruity finish of raisins, plum and clove.