@@maltreviewshad to come back to this. Since I had the sample, I bought a bottle at auction and waited for the right moment to open. I opened it two weeks ago to celebrate the birth of our first. What an incredible experience. I’m hoping to share it with him soon. This will be one that I return to once a year.
My father in law worked for Bowmore Distillery all his life. We now have his whisky collection which includes a bottle of this that has never been out of the wooden crate or even left the island of Islay. Don’t think I’ll ever open it as I can’t afford to (!) but this review really makes me want to try it. It’s about £6k in value now but I suspect that’s only going one way! Thanks for the review.
Yes. Pray he also has the famous 1955/1974 ceramic half-decanter they only gave to employees when they opened the new Visitor Centre at the time! Cheers! 🥃
@@maltreviews just been clearing s few things out and we found one of these! It’s No. 102 and is complete with all labels and sticker on the base. Sadly, it has been opened and drunk…
You guys are generous for sharing. Great price you paid for such an impressive bottle. To acquire this bottle today for $3500 is fantastic, considering what prices you pay for current expressions. Great review.
I really appreciate that you share these amazing tasting moments, the "history in a bottle," and your commentary. It's intriguing that older whiskies can have intense fresh fruit aromas and flavors.
Excellent review guys. I was lucky enough to try the 1964 vintage stated bottling of this last year at the London Whisky Show - it was stunning also. Keep pulling those corks 😉
Wow sounds amazing! Great review! Such a shame that todays Bowmore is not even in the same Galaxy as this. My first single malt I ever tried was a Bowmore.
I actually feel that Bowmore has come back some since the mid 1990s (at least IB). 80s were definitely off. Try some of the Elements of Islay for example (BW5 was a stunning example of Bowmore fruit).
@@mikeb4437 Yes, you are right. There are some IB examples of some very good bowmores, I actually recently purchased one myself. I was mainly talking about their standard releases. Even at the distillery there have been some solid hand fill bottlings that stood out.
Great review! Sounds that a value buy! Yes, do a video on what was used in the 50s & 60s compared to today's whisky. You should also do a video with Emmanuel Dron on fakes. He may appreciate it as he could promote is book which covers so much of what you're talking about. It would be an epic interview. Interviewing Emmanuel Dron (like your reviews on the museum bottles you do) would be stupendous! This is a way of capturing the golden age of whisky history on video. No one else is doing this. Anywhere.
haha I like your description of this one (haven't tried it but Black Bowmore & White Bowmore from 1964) but it seems it is more than time to call the Anti MaltoPorn Brigade, right ? (lol, Serge would have mentioned it). Other insane exotic fruit bomb was a Berniach 1976 for Whisky Fair Limburg, don't know if you tried it...? Besides, I agree with Eric Yeh comment, it is a bit frustrating to see the bottle & glasses from so far (but I see you corrected it for your PE 40 yo review so well done!). Life is hard on Malt Reviews, lol, enjoy it guys, as times are tough so we deserve some relief/reward/air/transcendance ! Happy Christmas, btw...!PS: It will be a bit late for me to wait for your live with Rob, but will watch on replay & I like the idea of getting to bed dreaming of this Bowmore...
Great review! Sounds absolutely amazing. I’m relatively new to spirits and Springbank is my favorite. I’ve had some current Bowmore’s and they’ve been just okay.
Good job on the descriptors, these are as close as I'll get to knowing what that tastes like! Do you gas these bottles when keeping them for long periods of time, and if so at what fill level? Do you gas earlier when it's lower ABV?
In your first video ever, you gave a even slightly better score to the Dalmore 50. However, with the experience, today's score must be more demanding...
I thought it was a good whisky (definitely not mind blowing) based on my memory of tasting at a whisky show early this year. If I knew this was going to be your highest scoring whisky then I would have paid bit more attention while tasking. lol. The one I tasted was from a 750ml bottle. I am not if there is any quality difference between UK and US release of this bottle. Great review!
There is lots of batch variation, this is a soffiantino bottling. Also these ceramic bottles aren't the best in terms of storage so some bottles flatten out so there is a little luck involved or at times bad luck I should say. Also it is very hard to analyze whiskies at events, your trying so much whisky it eventually it all starts blending together as you know. All that being said I have no idea how similar or diff the one you tried was. Its not our highest score but def up there. Thanks!!!
@@maltreviews The one I tasted was not soffiantino bottling. I agree with everything you said. There are so many variables that influence whisky taste. I was mindful of palate fatigue so I tried as few whiskies as possible during my time at the show and bottled most of them. I am enthusiastic about whisky and like to try different ones but not crazy enough to spend thousands on a single bottle, much less 5k-10k+. I think some of these whisky shows provide a cost effective way of tasting old and rare whiskies without breaking the bank.
@@scotchbuddy9523 100% , if you can make it to some of the better shows then its an amazing way to try some very expensive , epic whiskies at a very fair price.
@@scotchbuddy9523 The one the whisky exchange has is one of the best and of course the whiskybase is legit. I wish I could say that I have a lot of experience with whisky shows but living in the States we do not have many good options and traveling for a show is not easy.
I noticed you guys changed video positioning. Personally I prefer the old style where I could see the whiskey bottle, you guys being so far back from the camera makes it difficult to see the bottle or any close up shots. A juice like this definitely is worth a closer view. Just my two cents.
Great stuff as usual, although I would suggest you bring the camera a bit closer. The bar looks good but full body shot with lots of empty space around and no paintings on the wall makes it feel impersonal.
I like the old setup were you guys are sitting on the bar...its more intimate..i dont know why you have to stand there from afar...to show off your collection i guess...
Def not trying to show off, as you can see none of our high end bottles are in the bar. Its my living room bar and we just wanted to mix it up a little. We will be back to old set up during our next recording.
@@maltreviews cool! The older setup just makes your reviews better because its just you, the bottle and your viewers...thats it...i dont need to look anywhere else but just listen...i also have this feeling that i cant hear you because im watching from a far...weird but its true thats just how i felt it...so...great bottle reviews tho, better than anyone doing this stuff including whiskey in the 6, dummies etc...cheers!🥃
Great review s always! Epic epic whisky!!
Thank you Raymond!!
I was finally able to procure a sample of this and had to watch your video on it while I tasted it. I've died and gone to heaven. What an experience.
Amazing to hear. Just seeing this
@@maltreviewshad to come back to this. Since I had the sample, I bought a bottle at auction and waited for the right moment to open. I opened it two weeks ago to celebrate the birth of our first. What an incredible experience. I’m hoping to share it with him soon. This will be one that I return to once a year.
@@AllenLiu128 Congratulations Allen! Glad to hear!!!
My father in law worked for Bowmore Distillery all his life. We now have his whisky collection which includes a bottle of this that has never been out of the wooden crate or even left the island of Islay. Don’t think I’ll ever open it as I can’t afford to (!) but this review really makes me want to try it. It’s about £6k in value now but I suspect that’s only going one way! Thanks for the review.
Yes. Pray he also has the famous 1955/1974 ceramic half-decanter they only gave to employees when they opened the new Visitor Centre at the time! Cheers! 🥃
@@maltreviews we have a few old bottles - and quite a few newer ones! Slainte!
@@highergroundlifestyle Fantastic to hear! Enjoy and Slainte!
@@maltreviews just been clearing s few things out and we found one of these! It’s No. 102 and is complete with all labels and sticker on the base. Sadly, it has been opened and drunk…
WOW!
Def a wow whisky.
Awesome bottle and review. It is so cool that you show these old bottling open and drank on camera. A written review is just not the same. Cheers!!
Jaw dropped guys. Wow!!
This one was for guys like you bud. Cheers!
@@maltreviews I liked Mike’s description as a “destination whisky.” I’ve had a few of those for sure. Fantastic stuff.
Out of this world :D Pretty neat bar as well. Cheers.
Thank you!! Cheers bud!
Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm for whisky and allowing us like-mindeds to experience (in a way) many of the greatest. Cheers to you both!
Thanks for the support malty. Cheers to you!
Holy shit. That’s a serious score. A score taken even more seriously because of who’s scoring it. Thanks boys. Cheers.
Yah, as you know we wouldn't give that score unless it was truly magical and almost made 99% of whiskies look silly. Cheers brother!
You guys are generous for sharing. Great price you paid for such an impressive bottle. To acquire this bottle today for $3500 is fantastic, considering what prices you pay for current expressions. Great review.
Another amazing whisky guys. So jealous! 😍
Thank you!!!
Sweet Jesus.
That's what we said!
Hoping to taste so intense flavours in a whisky...but I'm still in the beginning of the whisky journey!
Keep up the journey and you will. Cheers!
Dude... I want one... no... I NEED ONE ☝️
Many diff bottles of this, some hold up better than others but look for a soffiantino import with decent fill level.
I really appreciate that you share these amazing tasting moments, the "history in a bottle," and your commentary. It's intriguing that older whiskies can have intense fresh fruit aromas and flavors.
Its always great to hear that passionate whisky enthusiasts are appreciating hearing about these historic bottlings. Cheers Alan!
That's pretty epic fellas!
Thank you!
Great review, love the unique bottles you guys bring to the table, cheers🥃
Great review. You’re right; fuck the tasting notes! I appreciate the general feeling you describe and prices and that stuff! Thanks for sharing!
Excellent review guys. I was lucky enough to try the 1964 vintage stated bottling of this last year at the London Whisky Show - it was stunning also. Keep pulling those corks 😉
Very nice!! Will do, cheers!
Wow sounds amazing! Great review! Such a shame that todays Bowmore is not even in the same Galaxy as this. My first single malt I ever tried was a Bowmore.
Thanks bud! Yah, easily the biggest change from any distillery. Almost a diff spirit its so diff.
I actually feel that Bowmore has come back some since the mid 1990s (at least IB). 80s were definitely off. Try some of the Elements of Islay for example (BW5 was a stunning example of Bowmore fruit).
@@mikeb4437 Yes, you are right. There are some IB examples of some very good bowmores, I actually recently purchased one myself. I was mainly talking about their standard releases. Even at the distillery there have been some solid hand fill bottlings that stood out.
@@maltreviews Interesting, well I will certainly keep an eye out for the IB's They are pretty rare and pretty expensive though.
@@Tantrum777 Yes they are. Often over priced unfortunately.
Great review! Sounds that a value buy! Yes, do a video on what was used in the 50s & 60s compared to today's whisky. You should also do a video with Emmanuel Dron on fakes. He may appreciate it as he could promote is book which covers so much of what you're talking about. It would be an epic interview. Interviewing Emmanuel Dron (like your reviews on the museum bottles you do) would be stupendous! This is a way of capturing the golden age of whisky history on video. No one else is doing this. Anywhere.
Thank you! That is a good idea as he is expert on a lot of things we are passionate about, hence why we look up to him. I hear you VV!
haha I like your description of this one (haven't tried it but Black Bowmore & White Bowmore from 1964) but it seems it is more than time to call the Anti MaltoPorn Brigade, right ? (lol, Serge would have mentioned it). Other insane exotic fruit bomb was a Berniach 1976 for Whisky Fair Limburg, don't know if you tried it...? Besides, I agree with Eric Yeh comment, it is a bit frustrating to see the bottle & glasses from so far (but I see you corrected it for your PE 40 yo review so well done!). Life is hard on Malt Reviews, lol, enjoy it guys, as times are tough so we deserve some relief/reward/air/transcendance ! Happy Christmas, btw...!PS: It will be a bit late for me to wait for your live with Rob, but will watch on replay & I like the idea of getting to bed dreaming of this Bowmore...
Lol 100%!!! They have been called!!
No, have not tried it.
Cheers and Happy Holidays Greg!!!!
@@maltreviews Likewise, guys, have a great festive time ! Cheers !
Great review! Sounds absolutely amazing. I’m relatively new to spirits and Springbank is my favorite. I’ve had some current Bowmore’s and they’ve been just okay.
Thank you! Yah, a completely different thing now days unfortunately. Keep up the journey. Cheers!
Anchovies AND sardines!
Great review 🤘🏻
Thank you!
Good job on the descriptors, these are as close as I'll get to knowing what that tastes like!
Do you gas these bottles when keeping them for long periods of time, and if so at what fill level? Do you gas earlier when it's lower ABV?
Thank you!
We do sometimes but its better to transfer into smaller vials when you notice it starting to loose its power a bit. We also use parafilm.
The Statler and Waldorf of high-end whisky strike again. Love your reviews, guys (and the new setup obviously 😉). Cheers!
Thanks so much! Cheers!
I hope that when I die I am reincarnated as one of you
That is a very nice compliment but you def have some better options out there, Lol.
In your first video ever, you gave a even slightly better score to the Dalmore 50. However, with the experience, today's score must be more demanding...
We gave the Dalmore 50 a 96 as well and that is an incredible whisky. It is still at least a 95.
Oh my lord.
I say the same!
Thanks again for the great video's. Wanted to say i like to see this bar setting. But i like to see you more close. Maybe my screen is just to small.
Yes, we will def adjust it as it is too far away. Our bad!
I thought it was a good whisky (definitely not mind blowing) based on my memory of tasting at a whisky show early this year. If I knew this was going to be your highest scoring whisky then I would have paid bit more attention while tasking. lol. The one I tasted was from a 750ml bottle. I am not if there is any quality difference between UK and US release of this bottle. Great review!
There is lots of batch variation, this is a soffiantino bottling. Also these ceramic bottles aren't the best in terms of storage so some bottles flatten out so there is a little luck involved or at times bad luck I should say. Also it is very hard to analyze whiskies at events, your trying so much whisky it eventually it all starts blending together as you know. All that being said I have no idea how similar or diff the one you tried was. Its not our highest score but def up there. Thanks!!!
@@maltreviews The one I tasted was not soffiantino bottling. I agree with everything you said. There are so many variables that influence whisky taste. I was mindful of palate fatigue so I tried as few whiskies as possible during my time at the show and bottled most of them. I am enthusiastic about whisky and like to try different ones but not crazy enough to spend thousands on a single bottle, much less 5k-10k+. I think some of these whisky shows provide a cost effective way of tasting old and rare whiskies without breaking the bank.
@@scotchbuddy9523 100% , if you can make it to some of the better shows then its an amazing way to try some very expensive , epic whiskies at a very fair price.
@@maltreviews Do you have any good whisky show recommendations for trying old and rare whisky? What do you think about Whiskybase Whisky gathering?
@@scotchbuddy9523 The one the whisky exchange has is one of the best and of course the whiskybase is legit. I wish I could say that I have a lot of experience with whisky shows but living in the States we do not have many good options and traveling for a show is not easy.
I noticed you guys changed video positioning. Personally I prefer the old style where I could see the whiskey bottle, you guys being so far back from the camera makes it difficult to see the bottle or any close up shots. A juice like this definitely is worth a closer view. Just my two cents.
I understand. We will adjust during our next recording.
Not much to add here, nice!
Thanks bud!
How did u guys find that!?
We got this from the whisky exchange some years ago.
@@maltreviews sounds f*ckin divine
Really great bar. Really great whisky. Really great review, but really bad sound!!!!!
Great stuff as usual, although I would suggest you bring the camera a bit closer. The bar looks good but full body shot with lots of empty space around and no paintings on the wall makes it feel impersonal.
Thanks! Yes, we agree. We will do better next time we record.
Btw: If you own any FWP Bowmores it would be awesome to watch you guys review one of those haha.
I like the old setup were you guys are sitting on the bar...its more intimate..i dont know why you have to stand there from afar...to show off your collection i guess...
Def not trying to show off, as you can see none of our high end bottles are in the bar. Its my living room bar and we just wanted to mix it up a little. We will be back to old set up during our next recording.
@@maltreviews cool! The older setup just makes your reviews better because its just you, the bottle and your viewers...thats it...i dont need to look anywhere else but just listen...i also have this feeling that i cant hear you because im watching from a far...weird but its true thats just how i felt it...so...great bottle reviews tho, better than anyone doing this stuff including whiskey in the 6, dummies etc...cheers!🥃
This or the new Bowmore 12? lol JK, added this to bucket list, great review guys!
Lol, Thanks Brother!
Do you guys use gas to keep a bottle like this open for so long?
Sometimes but mainly parafilm or transfer to smaller bottles if we notice it going flat.