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Bowmore 18 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) is a 18-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Scotland), bottled at 54.9% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — smokey, sherried, cooked fruit, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Bowmore's 18-year maturation foundation receives a finishing touch in Moscatel sherry octave casks, bringing dried fig, raisin, and floral sweetness that plays elegantly against Islay's characteristic peat smoke. The Moscatel's lighter profile resists dominating the spirit, instead creating a sophisticated contrast where savoury smoke and rich sweetness coexist without conflict. Bottled as part of the Darkness range at cask strength, the texture is rich and the finish long, with the peat reasserting itself after the sherry sweetness subsides. A compelling choice for Islay enthusiasts wanting to explore how lighter fortified wines can reshape peated whisky.

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