Bowmore 16 Year Old 2003 (Release No.11697) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 49.9%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £264.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Citric, Toasted
- Description
- 16 years in the making, Bowmore keeps it tight at 49.9% ABV, but no one seems to talk about it yet. Islay terroir with 'Smokey' and 'Citric' notes. Priced just shy of £265, possibly a gamble for the daring. Short and smoky, intriguing yet unremarked.
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Bowmore 16 Year Old 2003 (Release No.11697) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) is a 16-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 49.9% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and oaky character — smokey, citric, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
16 years in the making, Bowmore keeps it tight at 49.9% ABV, but no one seems to talk about it yet. Islay terroir with 'Smokey' and 'Citric' notes. Priced just shy of £265, possibly a gamble for the daring. Short and smoky, intriguing yet unremarked.
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