Bowmore 1969 / 50 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £36400
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Smokey, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Honey
- Description
- Distilled in 1969 and aged for 50 years in a blend of ex-bourbon and sherry casks, this rare Vault Series release from Bowmore carries the weight of half a century in glass. Time has layered dried fruits, oak spice, and subtle smoke into a complex, multi-dimensional spirit with underlying briny salinity. A museum piece for collectors seeking the distillery's finest expressions from its most storied era.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bowmore 1969 / 50 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Bowmore (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — sherried, smokey, old wood, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1969 and aged for 50 years in a blend of ex-bourbon and sherry casks, this rare Vault Series release from Bowmore carries the weight of half a century in glass. Time has layered dried fruits, oak spice, and subtle smoke into a complex, multi-dimensional spirit with underlying briny salinity. A museum piece for collectors seeking the distillery's finest expressions from its most storied era.
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