The Enigma is a Bowmore single malt released specifically for the travel retail or duty free market. Aged for 12 years and bottled at 40% ABV, it contains a higher proportion of whisky matured in sherry casks compared to the Islay distillery's other expressions.
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I quite liked this effort. Could be that I was offered a dram by the father of my daughter and sons friends when I was picking them up from a playdate. Tea, coffee and then whiskey was offered and I jumped at the latter. Good bowmore characteristics come through albeit at a low abv. Beats a tea or water!
Heavy peat on the nose, with a ton of leather and earthiness coming through. On the palate, I get a bit of tobacco smoke, with leather and a bit of the earthiness found typically in laphroaig. It is shockingly soft, and smooth to drink, but very heavy on the peat. Fairly rich, and a medium finish.
Fell in love with this expression from Bowmore right away. The sherry come wonderfully through and goes hand in hand with the usual peaty taste of a bowmore 12.
Had expected more from Bowmore (pun unintended), but this was so forgettable! Can't even remember my tasting notes...
Peat smoke, Honey, lemon, raisins and Sherry
Campfire, vanilla, oak, smoked meats
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