Bothan Lowland

Bothan Lowland

This chunky bottle holds an interesting flavor profile , let’s check it out.  The Lowland style single malt is aged in ex-bourbon barrels using a slow process, bottled by Alexander Murray at a mystery distillery.  The 86 proof amber malt is gently earthy and sweet on the nose with a fruit forward bias.  I enjoyed the mellow mouthfeel but found a distinct lack of complexity.  This is a drinkable but unremarkable dram.  It’s not that all lowland whiskies are lacking character, i.e. Auchentoshan is a great one…..The region is generally floral and un-peated and Bothan follows that formula to a T.  This might be a candidate for the mixologists among us or an “on the rocks” pour.  Nothing special here to report but pleasant enough if light and soft is your thing.  Rated a 6.5 on the charts.