There has been a lot of discussion of Bowmore in tasting circles. Some claim that, for a period of time, that there was a perfumy-like aroma that was not to everyone's liking. I bought a bottle of Bowmore Legend as one of my very first Islays about a year ago from a little local store that doesn't sell much single malt. I have no idea of the bottling date -- could be years ago. But the bottle was quite good with light smoke, peat and a touch of sherry behind it.
I did an interesting (for me) tasting last night comparing two Caol Ilas and two Laphroigs. The Caol Ilas were the 12 and 18 year olds, and the Laphroigs were the 10 and 15 yr. It was a great illustration of how the extra age brings the background out behind the more insistent smoke of the younger expressions. Great tasting.