On the eye warm amber. Breathe in spicy, mellow sweetness carried on a fresh ocean breeze. Sip sweet vanilla, cedar wood, exotic mango and honey rose blossom. Savor floral spice and fragrant smoke. Enjoy!
Over its many years of distillation, Bowmore has produced some outstanding, iconic limited edition bottlings. This particularly stunning example of Bowmore was distilled on the 5th of November 1964. The spirit was carefully filled into exceptional Oloroso sherry casks then laid down to mature deep in the distillery vaults below sea level.
A half-bottle of Bowmore's 12-year-old whisky, a great place to start your journey through the smoky mystery of Islay's single malt whiskies. The current 12yo bottling is a welcome return to the classic Bowmores of the 1960s and '70s, with the emphasis on tropical fruit and smoke. A deserved runner-up in our Whisky of the Year 2014-15 blind tasting.
A Collector's Must Have Bowmore 1981 is the first in the Bowmore vintage series. This rare and limited release of only 402 bottles is a collector's must-have. Each glistening bronze bottle is accompanied by an individually numbered certificate, personally signed by Eddie MacAffer, the Distillery Manager.
The fact the Whiskey is bottled at 51,5 % ABV, means the dram packs a hefty punch. You can add a pinch of water to stem the tide, or you can meet the crashing waves head on. Whatever you prefer. The dram is as intense, complex and smoky as any true Islaynder should be. Plus it carries the enticement of that distinctive character created by the alchemy in the legendary seaside warehouse. Perhaps, you can take the last bit with a pinch of salt.