Bowmore Distillery, Islay
Bowmore Distillery has
been situated on the rugged Hebridean Island of Islay since 1779 and is
the second oldest distillery in Scotland today. The location of the distillery
on this wind swept Isle has played an important part in determining the
legendary smoky and rich character of the single malt whisky it
produces.
Bowmore Single Malt is produced using water from the nearby Laggan River which echo's the flavours of the Islay peat that is also used in the fires of the malt-drying kiln. The distillery is one of the last to have maintained a tradition of malting its own Barley by hand turning with wooden malt shovels.
The character of the single malts is further developed in the famous seaside vaults, where the whiskies are kept for up to 40 years in Spanish and American casks.
Bowmore Single Malt is produced using water from the nearby Laggan River which echo's the flavours of the Islay peat that is also used in the fires of the malt-drying kiln. The distillery is one of the last to have maintained a tradition of malting its own Barley by hand turning with wooden malt shovels.
The character of the single malts is further developed in the famous seaside vaults, where the whiskies are kept for up to 40 years in Spanish and American casks.
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Bowmore 12 Year Old
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
Bottle
(70cl) |
£ 30.40 | |
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Ready, but will keep,
40% alc.
Hints of dark chocolate and pears. Smoky flavor remaining throughout, with a touch of heather and honey. The finish is remarkably long. | ||||
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1994
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Berrys' Bowmore
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
Bottle
(70cl) |
£ 43.90 | |
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Ready, but will keep,
46% alc.
Bowmore is the capital of Islay and its namesake distillery by the shores of Loch Indaal is one of the few to retain its own malting house, which provides a good proportion of the peated barley used to make the Whisky. This remarkably aromatic Whisky offers trademark peat aromas laced with warming ... MORE | ||||
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Bowmore Tempest
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
Bottle
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£ 48.00 | |
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Ready, but will keep,
55.3% alc.
Bowmore Tempest is a 10 Years Old, non-chill filtered, cask-strength expression, expertly matured in Bourbon casks; The peat is subtle and perfectly balanced, overlaid with aromas of citrus and honey, wrapped in barley intensity. Limited edition of circa 2,400 bottles. | ||||
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Bowmore Darkest 15 Years
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
Bottle
(70cl) |
£ 49.95 | |
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Ready, but will keep,
43% alc.
Bowmore Darkest 15 Years Old is an brilliant example of a whisky expertly finished in Spanish Oak casks; starting its life maturing in American Bourbon casks, and then finishing in Oloroso Sherry casks. Paul Pacult from The Spirit Journal calls it "a clinic on how to finish a malt in sherry ... MORE | ||||
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1989
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Berrys' Bowmore
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
Bottle
(70cl) |
£ 58.65 | |
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Ready, but will keep,
50.9% alc.
Bowmore is the capital of Islay and its namesake distillery nestles at the bottom of the high street on the shores of Loch Indaal. The distillery is one of the few to retain its own malting house which provides a good proportion of the peated barley used to make the Whisky.
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1992
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Bowmore 16 Year Old Port Matured
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
Bottle
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£ 59.95 | |
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Ready, but will keep,
53.1% alc.
Nose : Big smoke. Quite fragrant with cigar smoke, heather, chocolate covered raisin, liquorice, walnut and sweet mash underneath. Palate: Robust, dry and slightly perfumed a hint of lavender (though this is reduced with water). Smouldering peat, hard toffee. The finish is ... MORE | ||||
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1992
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Bowmore Bordeaux Matured
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
Bottle
(70cl) |
£ 66.00 | |
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Ready, but will keep,
53.5% alc.
Aged for six years in bourbon casks, then aged an additional ten years in Bordeaux wine casks. Classic Bowmore peat smoke and red berried fruit (raspberry, strawberry) are the main components of this whisky, with additional notes of plum, grape skin tannins, currant, caramel, and marzipan. Good ... MORE | ||||
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1991
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Bowmore 16 Year Old Port Matured
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
Bottle
(70cl) |
£ 67.40 | |
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Ready, but will keep,
53.1% alc.
This limited edition is the third and final in a series of different wood expresions of Bowmore. It has spent sixteen years maturing in 24 port casks held safe in the famous Bowmore Vaults below sea level. The hand crafting of this exceptional malt whisky started back in 1991 and was laid down to ... MORE | ||||
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Bowmore 18 Years
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
Bottle
(70cl) |
£ 69.45 | |
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Ready, but will keep,
43% alc.
Bowmore 18 Years is a well aged, classically-styled Islay single malt. The peat is perfectly balanced and no more than a foil to the cherry fruit and barley intensity, with a touch of coffee and chocolate notes on the finish. A seamless delivery! | ||||
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1987
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Berrys' Own Selection Bowmore
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
Bottle
(70cl) |
£ 69.95 | |
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Ready, but will keep,
58.7% alc.
Bowmore is the capital of Islay and its namesake distillery nestles at the bottom of the high street on the shores of Loch Indaal. The distillery is one of the few to retain its own malting house which provides a good proportion of the peated barley used to make the Whisky. This sherry ... MORE | ||||










