Bowmore Surf /Tube/ 40% / 1.0l
- Bowmore Surf was introduced in the late 1990s as Travel Retail exclusive and remained part of the range until 2012.
Product description
Bowmore Surf debuted at the turn of the century and was intended for exclusive distribution through Travel Retail for the next decade.
Blended from first and second fill bourbon barrels, it was bottled at 40% abv, with no age statement (the distillery claimed it was aged for an average of eight years). Surf was an alternative version of the widely available Bowmore Legend, which was considered a must-have entry into the distillery’s extensive range at the time. The bottle on display here is believed to date from the early 20th century, when Bowmore labels featured seagulls flying over Loch Indaal, watching the distillery buildings.
Aroma : young and expressive, peat smoke, sea breeze, vanilla, lemon peel, notes of seaweed and damp hay.
Palate: barley malt, peat smoke, lemons, grapefruit, green apples, vanilla, caramel, a pinch of sea salt and a hint of oak.
Finish: medium long and warming, with notes of peat smoke, sea salt, vanilla, lemon peel and licorice.