Tasting Notes

Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.

Bowmore Vault Edition: Atlantic Sea Salt

Country: Scotland

Region: Islay

Type: Single Malt

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 51.5%

Score: 90 Points

Bowmore Vault Edition Atlantic Sea Salt. Image courtesy Beam Suntory.This is the first in Bowmore’s Vault Edition series of single malts highlighting one of the unique elements that influences the flavor of Bowmore’s whiskies. As one might expect from the name, this one’s a bit on the briny side. The nose has a gentle smokiness with notes of briny wet sand, driftwood, and hints of honey and vanilla in the background. The taste is briny and tart with a good balance between the brininess and tropical touches of lemon zest, pineapple, and coconut. Honey, vanilla, and a soft smokiness in the background add balance and complexity. The finish is long, slightly dry, and briny with a touch of smoke. (January, 2017)