Bowmore 16 Year Old 2003 (Release No.11699) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.2%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £264.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Leathery, Oily, Kippery
- Description
- The Stories of Wind & Wave, hailing from The Character of Islay Whisky Company, is more than just a Bowmore single malt with its 16 years of maturation. At 55.2% ABV, this Islay expression swirls with 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal' notes, appealing to those who chase kippery dreams. With a price of £264.95, it's either a distinct investment or a whispering gamble.
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Bowmore 16 Year Old 2003 (Release No.11699) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) is a 16-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 55.2% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, leathery, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The Stories of Wind & Wave, hailing from The Character of Islay Whisky Company, is more than just a Bowmore single malt with its 16 years of maturation. At 55.2% ABV, this Islay expression swirls with 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal' notes, appealing to those who chase kippery dreams. With a price of £264.95, it's either a distinct investment or a whispering gamble.
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