Bowmore 25 Year Old 1987 Douglas Laing Old Particular This 25 Year Old Bowmore from 1987 is the most anticipated new bottling in Douglas Laing’s new series Old Particular (although I have heard that the Port Ellen and Caperdonich will follow soon). It was bottled at natural cask strength. Being bottled in the 80s, I am a bit worried about possible FWP. Thank the Maker, there is no FWP on the nose. It is quite floral though. But that is something completely different than soapy. It starts off honeysweet, before hints of its coastal character shine through. Sweet malt, butterscotch, hints of citrus. Liquorice and only then a salty edge, albeit very discreet. It is velvety soft on the palate, mildly peppery, but suddenly does show quite a lot of lavender and parma violets. Midpalate it comes very close to that feared soapy side, leaving me a bit disappointed. It is not completely soapy, mind you, but balancing on that very narrow ledge. Luckily, a bit smokiness can mask things a bit, but the damage has already been done. In the almost long finish, I get some more sweet peat, a dying bonfire and spices. I have struggled quite a bit with this whisky. For it is in fact very good, apart from the over the top perfumy side on the palate. Available as of September. I am very much looking forward to the nex Auchentoshan 1997 Old Particular. 84/100
Posted on: Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:20:47 +0000
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