Bowmore 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 3735959) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.4%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £675
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Oily, Leathery, Old Wood
- Description
- Duncan Taylor's Octave series presents this 21-year-old Islay single malt, distilled in 2000 and finished in a small octave cask to maximise spirit-oak interaction. Only 85 bottles capture Bowmore's characteristic smoke and maritime character in concentrated form.
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Bowmore 21 Year Old 2000 (cask 3735959) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 21-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 53.4% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, oily, leathery, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Duncan Taylor's Octave series presents this 21-year-old Islay single malt, distilled in 2000 and finished in a small octave cask to maximise spirit-oak interaction. Only 85 bottles capture Bowmore's characteristic smoke and maritime character in concentrated form.
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