BOWMORE 1997-2009 Jean Boyer BEST CASKS OF SCOTLAND

It was a beautifully watered-down tropical BOWMORE. BOWMORE 1997-2009 Jean Boyer BEST CASKS OF SCOTLAND 43% RE-COOPERD HOGSHEADS The aroma had tropical passion fruit notes, citrus, fresh grass and barley, vanilla, brine, and a smoky peat. Upon drinking, it started with a soft mouthfeel that turned slightly spicy, with passion fruit, citrus, young and fresh barley notes without any harshness, and a smoky fruity finish. [Good/Very Good] This is the BEST CASKS OF SCOTLAND from Jean Boyer of France, bottling BOWMORE 1997 in 2009. From the aroma to the flavor, it gave a tropical sensation of passion fruit and citrus notes, as well as nuances of young grass and barley. In addition, it clearly expressed briny and peaty characteristics. Overall, it was fresh and youthful, but without any harshness due to the water addition, allowing for a refreshing and clean bottle that fully showcased BOWMORE's fruity characteristics. It gave the impression of being skillfully finished with water.