Thanks to /u/xile_ for this sample.

Turns out I had quite a few samples of Bowmore. My stores are now so full I can’t fit any Bow-More of them. Thus that’s what I’m calling this string of reviews.

When buying independent bottlings of whisky, it’s good to understand the levels of what you’re buying. So we start with Morrison & MacKay. They are scotch whisky/wine merchants. Alright, steady start.

Then we have Càrn Mòr, which is one of their brands. Specifically, it’s the brand they use to release independent bottlings. Under said brand, we have the “Strictly Limited” name, which is the first level of limited releases. Then we have “Celebration of the Cask”, which is more limited and rarer. Also, all of these are cask strength. Finally, we have “Celebration of the Cask Black Gold”, which is specifically bottlings of the darkest sherry casks.

Thus when we’re talking about