Bowmore The Single Malts of Scotland 2003 17 Years Single Malt Whisky

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May 27, 2026, 09:31:31

Hmm, this one's a bit of a hit-or-miss for me tonight. The nose is lovely though — straight up fresh croissants and a bit of that fresh butter thing going on. Really makes me think of a white wine kind of vibe, maybe one of those tight grassy/citrusy rieslings or a really mineral Grüner Veltliner. But on the palate, it gets… complicated. Something quite Russian about it, you know? Like trying to get into a dense piece of Russian literature. It’s fat and clean at first, then you hit this bitter peel and skin note, lemon skin maybe. It’s not an easy one. Kinda chalky, grassy, with these hazelnut oils coming through late. The finish is very long, I’ll give it that. Sticks around with these grasses and pips and stems. Almost leesy, like an unfiltered white wine. Gotta say, it’s rather hit in some ways but… I don’t know. It’s just unsexy. Like it’s all technical and not really giving me joy. Pass me something a bit more straightforward next time, eh? 😅

Luke Holmes

May 25, 2026, 18:00:52

This one’s not an easy one, aye. First sniff is all wet leaves and something green and stalky – stems, peelings, like when you’ve just stripped a load of cooking apples. There’s a proper tight grassy/citrusy thing too, lemon skin and green apple pips, reminds me loads of those young Grüner Veltliners with their white pepper kick. Not exactly unsexy but a little tough, you know? Feels like reading something Russian, maybe Dostoevsky on a dreich afternoon – needs work, but you’re intrigued. Palate brings a strange sunflower oil silkiness, but it’s wrestled down by pith and pips. Slightly smoked almonds float through, but mostly it’s all that leesy, grippy texture. Finish is very long, still crisp and citrussy, but the bitter pips and grassiness just sit there. It’s an oddball dram, definitely not a crowd-pleaser, but I’m kind of here for its quiet, steely mood.

Naomi Murray

May 21, 2026, 19:41:48

Warm and cosy dram 🥃 Bit of honey, oak, and gentle spice. Feels smooth, with a wee smoky edge and a sweet finish. Quite moreish, honestly.

Reece Carter

May 20, 2026, 01:54:39

Cor, this one’s got a proper cosy feel 🥃 First whiff is all honey’d nuts and a faint drift o’ peat smoke, like a bonfire on a damp autumn eve 🔥 On the tongue it’s silky — malty sweetness, a wee tang of orange peel, then that gentle, spicy tingle. The finish lingers wi’ a warm, oaky hug, just a nudge of salt and a whisper of toffee. Nothin’ shouty, just dead comfy. Feels like a dram to sip slow by the fire.

Dale Murphy

May 14, 2026, 02:52:02

First whiff, proper smoky and peaty, innit? 🔥 Then some sweet honey notes and a zing of citrus 🍋, like marmalade on toast. Got a bit of spicy ginger warmth too 🌶️. Texture is creamy smooth, almost like butterscotch, with hints of vanilla and oak 🍦. Really rich, mate, feels like a hug in a glass. Finish is long and warming, with a touch of nutty almond and dry leather. Slight bitter edge, but balenced perfectly. Lovely stuff for a cozy evening. 👍