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FRANK QUITELYLovers Transformed23 YEAR OLDBeginning its first twenty years in cask, the spirit was nurtured by American Oak hogsheads, creating the signature style of Bowmore. Much like the lovers in this story, the whisky underwent its own transformation as three years of further maturation in a pair of heady cask styles: Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso Sherry, adding depth with rich and luscious fruit notes.
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FRANK QUITELYLovers Transformed23 YEAR OLDCapturing the prominence of the sea in this curious tale, a gentle sweetness is contrasted with a distinctively fresh aroma of Atlantic Ocean sea salt. Much like the intrigue of our story, this then seems to dissipate to reveal a richer symphony of notes combining toffee, salted caramel, tanned leather with a fruity and floral flair. Just as opposites attract with our lovers, a rich sweetness juxtaposes with peaty flavours. Maple syrup and demerara sugar blend seamlessly with cocoa beans, dark chocolate and liquorice root.
- ON THE EYE: Auburn
- BREATHE IN: Atlantic Sea salt, toffee, tanned leather and stewed apples
- SIP: Golden maple syrup, dark chocolate, liquorice root and tannin oak
- SAVOUR: Earthy rich peat with a long, honeyed sweetness
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FRANK QUITELYLovers Transformed36 YEAR OLDThe oldest release in the Frank Quitely series, this exceptional single malt embarks on its definitive journey in American Oak hogsheads, which embodies the signature style of Bowmore. Much like the lovers however, this whisky underwent its own transformation with two years of further maturation in first fill Pinot Noir Wine Barriques, adding a distinctive richness with expressive fruit and nut notes.
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FRANK QUITELYLovers Transformed36 YEAR OLDFresh and vibrant reminiscent of the Islay air, this whisky opens with aromas of grassy, crisp green apples with peaks of violet flowers and pineapple juice. Evolving to herbal scents of sage and thyme with rich baked fruits. In homage to our story’s characters, sweet and spice notes unite in perfect harmony, with an inherent depth from oily, earth peat up-front on the palate. Before getting lost in this moment, the swell of sweet vanilla pods, juicy blackcurrants, freshly squeezed lemon juice with an undercurrent of sea salt bring us back to the hope, romance and mystery of this enthralling tale.
- ON THE EYE: Deep Amber
- BREATHE IN: Crisp green apple, violets, fresh pineapple juice, sage and rich baked fruits
- SIP: Earthy peat, sweet vanilla pods, blackcurrants, sea salt
- SAVOUR: Long rich and smooth, with notes of orange, spice and gentle peak smoke
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FRANK QUITELYno corners to hide23 YEAR OLDBeginning its first 21 years in cask, the spirit was nurtured in American oak hogsheads, to create the signature style of Bowmore. Much like the devil, this spirit took its own unusual journey, maturing in more than just one cask type. This finessing created a distinctive and powerful character conjuring up a sensory exploration of this mythical tale.
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FRANK QUITELYno corners to hide23 YEAR OLDRushing quickly from the glass, the scent of incense, beeswax and a struck match transport the senses to Bowmore's round church. These ethereal notes are chased by golden syrup, acacia honey and marzipan, bringing tingling medicinal notes and spice to the palate. The unmistakable notes of Bowmore's subtle peat smoke, brine and oak linger on the finish, tempting the soul.
- ON THE EYE: Golden barely
- BREATHE IN: Incense, beeswax and a struck match
- SIP: Golden syrup, acacia honey and marzipan
- SAVOUR: Subtle peat smoke, brine and oak
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FRANK QUITELYno corners to hide32 YEAR OLDBowmore No Corners to Hide 32-Year-Old captures a moment in time; with a story as captivating and as analogous to as the myth it celebrates. An initial 30 years of maturation in American oak hogsheads reflects a timely occupation in cask, much like the devil's own alleged escape. What followed was an unusual journey into Essencia® barriques to bring an exceptionally deep, powerful and distinctive character to the fore.
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FRANK QUITELYno corners to hide32 YEAR OLDHints of beeswax, notes of incense and a struck match captivate the senses bring ecclesiastical echoes to the whisky which brings this myth to life on the nose and palate. The zest of Seville orange peel merges with the aromas of an old cigar box, but with sweet and floral interjections, reflects the complexity of the devil's own devious ways. The remarkable character is completed with touch of liquorice and iodine, intriguing and ingenious in equal measure.
- ON THE EYE: Deepest sunset
- BREATHE IN: Beeswax, notes of incense and a struck match
- SIP: Seville orange peel, old cigar aromas with sweet and floral interjections
- SAVOUR: A touch of liquorice and iodine
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FRANK QUITELYTHE CHANGELING22 YEAR OLDBeginning its first 20 years in cask, the spirit was nurtured by american oak hogsheads, creating the signature style of Bowmore. Much like the blacksmiths son, the contents underwent a transformation after maturing in more than just one cask type but further depth was added with two years of further maturation in white port casks, a style of maturation known for its light floral, and fruit notes.
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FRANK QUITELYTHE CHANGELING22 YEAR OLDA parade of white flowers, peaches and lemongrass levitate from the glass; floral notes meld with meadow honey, stewed fruit and figs transporting us to the depths of the fairy hill. These ethereal notes are transformed by the appearance of peat smoke, iodine and minerality that transfix the senses. The unmistakable notes of Bowmore's subtle peat smoke, brine, salt, and spice hark to the smiths' forge, lingering on the palate.
- ON THE EYE: Dark amber
- BREATHE IN: White flowers, peaches and lemongrass
- SIP: Meadow honey with stewed fruit and figs
- SAVOUR: Subtle peat smoke, brine, salt, and spice
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FRANK QUITELYTHE CHANGELING33 YEAR OLDBeginning its 31½ years in cask, the spirit was nurtured by american oak hogsheads, to create the signature style of Bowmore. Much like the blacksmiths' son, this was then transformed after maturing in more than just one cask type. Eighteen months of further aging followed in tawny port casks, a rich style of maturation known for its stewed fruit and spice notes.
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FRANK QUITELYTHE CHANGELING33 YEAR OLDAn intriguing collection of meadow flowers, peaches, plums and summer grass levitate from the glass; more floral notes meld with stewed figs, port and whisps of peat transporting us to the depths of the party of the fairy hill. These ethereal notes are transformed by the appearance of peat smoke, iodine and minerality that transfix the senses. The unmistakable notes of Bowmore's stewed fruit and peat smoke, brine, and warming oak spice hark to the final scene of the smiths' forge.
- ON THE EYE: Dark amber
- BREATHE IN: Meadow flowers, peaches, plums and summer grass
- SIP: Stewed figs, port and whisps of peat
- SAVOUR: Stewed fruit and peat smoke, brine, and warming oak spice
