Bowmore 15 Year Old Sherry Oak Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Diana Cruz — Lovely sherried Islay

8/10

This is what happens when Bowmore gets the sherry cask treatment right. Big dried fruit and dark chocolate on the nose, then that signature Bowmore smoke creeps in on the palate. I drink it neat and it's become a regular in my rotation.

Ayako Hirano — Lovely sherried Islay

8/10

This is what happens when Bowmore gets the sherry cask treatment right. Big dried fruit and dark chocolate on the nose, then that signature Bowmore smoke creeps in on the palate. I drink it neat and it's become a regular in my rotation.

Gianluca Ferro — Lovely sherried Islay

8/10

This is what happens when Bowmore gets the sherry cask treatment right. Big dried fruit and dark chocolate on the nose, then that signature Bowmore smoke creeps in on the palate. I drink it neat and it's become a regular in my rotation.

Marco Andretti — Lovely sherried Islay

8/10

This is what happens when Bowmore gets the sherry cask treatment right. Big dried fruit and dark chocolate on the nose, then that signature Bowmore smoke creeps in on the palate. I drink it neat and it's become a regular in my rotation.

Zoe Chen — Lovely sherried Islay

8/10

This is what happens when Bowmore gets the sherry cask treatment right. Big dried fruit and dark chocolate on the nose, then that signature Bowmore smoke creeps in on the palate. I drink it neat and it's become a regular in my rotation.

Aria Kim — Solid sherried smoker

8/10

Poured this for a few mates who claim they don't like peated whisky and every one of them asked for a second dram. The sherry oak really rounds out the smoke — you get dried fruit, a touch of orange peel, and just enough peat to remind you it's Islay. Great with a splash of water.

Valentina Ricci — Solid sherried smoker

8/10

Poured this for a few mates who claim they don't like peated whisky and every one of them asked for a second dram. The sherry oak really rounds out the smoke — you get dried fruit, a touch of orange peel, and just enough peat to remind you it's Islay. Great with a splash of water.

Tyler Bennet — Solid sherried smoker

8/10

Poured this for a few mates who claim they don't like peated whisky and every one of them asked for a second dram. The sherry oak really rounds out the smoke — you get dried fruit, a touch of orange peel, and just enough peat to remind you it's Islay. Great with a splash of water.

Ruth Banks — Nice sipper, nothing groundbreaking

7/10

Pleasant enough on the nose with some Christmas cake and gentle smoke. On the palate it's smooth and easy drinking, maybe a little too easy for a 15 year old single malt. I'd say it's a safe gift for someone who wants to try Islay without getting their face melted off.

Samir Patel — Nice sipper, nothing groundbreaking

7/10

Pleasant enough on the nose with some Christmas cake and gentle smoke. On the palate it's smooth and easy drinking, maybe a little too easy for a 15 year old single malt. I'd say it's a safe gift for someone who wants to try Islay without getting their face melted off.

Luna Chavez — Solid sherried smoker

8/10

Poured this for a few mates who claim they don't like peated whisky and every one of them asked for a second dram. The sherry oak really rounds out the smoke — you get dried fruit, a touch of orange peel, and just enough peat to remind you it's Islay. Great with a splash of water.

Tariq Hassan — Solid sherried smoker

8/10

Poured this for a few mates who claim they don't like peated whisky and every one of them asked for a second dram. The sherry oak really rounds out the smoke — you get dried fruit, a touch of orange peel, and just enough peat to remind you it's Islay. Great with a splash of water.

Finn OBrien — Good but not quite worth the price

7/10

At £93 I expected a bit more complexity for a 15 year old. Don't get me wrong, the sherry influence is pleasant — raisins, toffee, a hint of peat — but it feels like it pulls its punches at 43% ABV. Would love to try this at cask strength.

Annika Svensson — Good but not quite worth the price

7/10

At £93 I expected a bit more complexity for a 15 year old. Don't get me wrong, the sherry influence is pleasant — raisins, toffee, a hint of peat — but it feels like it pulls its punches at 43% ABV. Would love to try this at cask strength.

Freya Lindqvist — Good but not quite worth the price

7/10

At £93 I expected a bit more complexity for a 15 year old. Don't get me wrong, the sherry influence is pleasant — raisins, toffee, a hint of peat — but it feels like it pulls its punches at 43% ABV. Would love to try this at cask strength.

Sara Lindstrom — Nice sipper, nothing groundbreaking

7/10

Pleasant enough on the nose with some Christmas cake and gentle smoke. On the palate it's smooth and easy drinking, maybe a little too easy for a 15 year old single malt. I'd say it's a safe gift for someone who wants to try Islay without getting their face melted off.

Oscar Delgado — Nice sipper, nothing groundbreaking

7/10

Pleasant enough on the nose with some Christmas cake and gentle smoke. On the palate it's smooth and easy drinking, maybe a little too easy for a 15 year old single malt. I'd say it's a safe gift for someone who wants to try Islay without getting their face melted off.

Clara Johansson — Good but not quite worth the price

7/10

At £93 I expected a bit more complexity for a 15 year old. Don't get me wrong, the sherry influence is pleasant — raisins, toffee, a hint of peat — but it feels like it pulls its punches at 43% ABV. Would love to try this at cask strength.

Aiko Tanaka — Good but not quite worth the price

7/10

At £93 I expected a bit more complexity for a 15 year old. Don't get me wrong, the sherry influence is pleasant — raisins, toffee, a hint of peat — but it feels like it pulls its punches at 43% ABV. Would love to try this at cask strength.

Elena Vasquez — My favourite Bowmore by far

9/10

I've tried most of the Bowmore range and this one just nails the balance between peat smoke and sherry sweetness. The nose is all stewed plums and baking spice, and the finish has this lovely lingering warmth. Bought a second bottle before I'd finished the first.