Bowmore 18 Year Old 2002 (Release No.11717) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.8%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £268.95
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Citric, Smokey, Fragant, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- An 18-year-old Bowmore independently bottled by The Character of Islay Whisky Company, displaying the distillery's signature interplay of fragrant vanilla, tangy citrus, and soft smoke characteristic of Islay's peat-touched waters.
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Bowmore 18 Year Old 2002 (Release No.11717) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) is a 18-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 52.8% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and sweet character — vanilla, citric, smokey, fragant. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
An 18-year-old Bowmore independently bottled by The Character of Islay Whisky Company, displaying the distillery's signature interplay of fragrant vanilla, tangy citrus, and soft smoke characteristic of Islay's peat-touched waters.
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