Bowmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Wemyss Malts Black Gold
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £999
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Leathery, Medicinal
- Description
- Bowmore 1989 aged for 30 years in a single hogshead and independently bottled by Wemyss Malts in 2019, with only 175 bottles produced. A fully mature Islay classic that shows the depth achieved by three decades in wood.
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Bowmore 30 Year Old 1989 - Wemyss Malts Black Gold is a 30-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, old wood, leathery, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bowmore 1989 aged for 30 years in a single hogshead and independently bottled by Wemyss Malts in 2019, with only 175 bottles produced. A fully mature Islay classic that shows the depth achieved by three decades in wood.
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