Before whisky legend Jim McEwan set off to lead the way at Bruichladdich, he was the master distiller at Bowmore for over twenty years - bringing the reputation of the distillery to the top of the single malt world. Now that he's bottling casks independently with the Murray McDavid project, he finally got the chance to get his hands on some of his old creation and manipulate it to his liking. By using empty wine barrels from Pomerol's most sought after chateau, McEwan took his Bowmore 13 year (aged in bourbon casks) and elegantly married the subtle peat smoke of Islay with the red fruits of Bordeaux giant Petrus. This amazingly priced malt is an aromatic mix of cooked plums, sweet black cherry, ripe strawberries, and smoked spices. It has swirls of vanilla, biscuit and apples with a dusting of cocoa. The smokey/spicy background embraces cranberry, honeyed malt, candied fruit, and liquorice. We bought every single bottle he had left. Prepare to be impressed. It will knock your socks off!
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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Glenlivet 12 year old Single Malt Whisky 750ml (elsewhere $37) $23.50
Glenfiddich 12 year old Reserve Single Malt Whisky 750ml (Was $30) $22.99
Ardbeg Corryvreckan Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml $81.99
Lagavulin 16-year-old Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml (Elsewhere $100) $64.99
Balvenie 12 year old Doublewood Single Malt Whisky 750ml (Was $46) $36.99
