Review: Bowmore Dorus Mor Small Batch 10 Years Old
Review: Bowmore Dorus Mor Small Batch 10 Years Old
Known overseas as “Tempest,” this limited edition of Bowmore has an unfortunate trademark issue in the U.S. so, for its arrival on our shores it’s been rechristened as “Dorus Mor,” a tidal gate near the Isle of Mull.
Classic, if slightly young, Bowmore, this Islay whisky is an iconic expression of what Bowmore does best. Eye-searingly hot at first, the whisky calms down enough to reveal an almost sherried character on the nose to balance out the smoky, peaty overtones. On the palate it’s got way more going on. There’s seaside character a-plenty — seaweed and salt — but also a surprising milk chocolate character, almond butter, and dried mango on the finish. It goes on and on, with a surprisingly creamy quality to it that really rounds things out. Plenty of peat on the back end too, to remind you that you’re in Islay after all.
110.2 proof. 2400 bottles for U.S.
A- / $120 / bowmore.com [BUY IT NOW FROM CASKERS]
Bowmore Dorus Mor Small Batch 10 Years Old
$120
