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Whisky Review: Bowmore Vintner’s Trilogy 27 Year Old Port Cask

We review the Bowmore Vintner's Trilogy 27 Year Old Port Cask, a decadent Scotch whisky first aged 13 years in ex-bourbon barrels, followed by another 14 years of slumber in ex-port pipes.

OVERALL RATING

8
$500.00
  • Courtney Kristjana is a leading US whiskey taster and aspiring Master of Scotch.
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Bowmore Vintner's Trilogy 27 Year Old Port Cask

Tasting Notes

About:

48.3% ABV. Islay single malt double matured in ex-bourbon barrels for 13 years and in ex-port pipes for 14 years. Prices over $500 USD.
Appearance:
Burnt sienna/lacquered wood.
Nose:
Slight acetone with cherry hitting first. Overall, fresh cinnamon buns out of the oven; dark brown sugar mixed with cinnamon and coated with a sweet cream vanilla glaze. The port adds a nice touch of raisin even though raisins have no place in baked goods.
Palate:
The dram goes from sweet to smokey and dry. The oak from the ex-bourbon casks isn’t overpowering; just enough to compliment the peat. Black cherry comes around in the middle, while a bit of salt and baking spices creep up in the background. Vanilla subdues the soft leather taste. The port’s influence is quite masterful in that it takes away any tar but leaves a nice cigar-like quality. Everything feels well balanced, but it all disappears quickly after sipping.
Finish:
Comments:
The Bowmore Vintner’s Trilogy 27 Year Old Port Cask is flavorful and smokey. Perfect for dessert or a nightcap, this expression is very unique compared to others by Bowmore. The vanilla, though strong, is very pleasant. It may be too sweet for some whisky lovers, but overall none of the notes or flavors seem out of place. It does seem to be balanced…must be the magic of the No. 1 Vaults. The only downfall is the short finish. I found myself having to sip incessantly to hold onto the flavor. Before I knew it my glass was empty.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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