Bowmore Vault Edition First Release (Atlantic Sea Salt)

How it drinks

Sight

Pale gold with a slight green hue; light-bodied with quick, bright legs

Nose

Intensely maritime — sea salt, rock pools, and Atlantic brine dominate the first impression. Then Bowmore's tropical fruit (green mango, unripe papaya) and gentle peat smoke emerge. Lemon zest, vanilla, and a crisp, mineral quality. The violet note is subtle but present, masked by the oceanic character

Palate

Powerful and saline. The cask-strength delivery amplifies the maritime character — sea spray, brine, and mineral rock meet tropical fruit and clean peat smoke. Green mango, lemon curd, vanilla, and a sharp, bracing saltiness. The bourbon barrel influence keeps things clean and bright. Medium body with an almost electric intensity at full strength

Finish

Long, saline finish. Sea salt and gentle peat smoke persist alongside lemon zest and green tropical fruit. The maritime character lingers most — this is Bowmore as a beach whisky, raw and elemental. Adding water unlocks more tropical fruit and violet florals

Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.