Living up to its moniker, Bowmore‘s “Darkest” 15 Year is a 15 year old single malt scotch from Islay, and features a darker complexion than many other whiskys of later age. Matured in Oloroso Sherry casks, this version of Bowmore’s Darkest vintage replaces what was the 14 year (although the age was not stated). According to K&L Wines, who has it on sale for $70: “The opening inhalation offers deep aromas of nutmeg, oloroso Sherry, dark toffee and black pepper; further aeration stirs up thrilling scents of chocolate-covered cherries, tobacco smoke, sea brine, paraffin, praline and cedar box—a textbook Islay/sherry perfume.” Seeing as you get different descriptions of nuts and fruits with every other review I don’t know how much I buy it, but it is considered the finest iteration of Bowmore’s “Darkest” vintage.

Full bottle shot after the Jump…