Twenty-seven years in Islay's seaside warehouses creates remarkable integration between peat smoke and sherry-soaked dark fruits. Heavy raisin and sultana character dominates, with tobacco-like richness that suggests well-aged cigars alongside bitter orange and cocoa depth. The smoke feels mellowed more like old leather than harsh peat fire. Most impressive is how the tannins from extended sherry cask aging never overwhelm the delicate maritime character that defines great Bowmore.