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
- Islay's reputation for 'Smokey' whiskies precedes the Bowmore 30 Year Old 1989. With 'Old Wood' and 'Medicinal' notes, its £999 price tag suggests it could either be the pinnacle of aged elegance or an expensive curiosity. Only two sentences, but worth pondering nonetheless.
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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.
Islay's reputation for 'Smokey' whiskies precedes the Bowmore 30 Year Old 1989. With 'Old Wood' and 'Medicinal' notes, its £999 price tag suggests it could either be the pinnacle of aged elegance or an expensive curiosity. Only two sentences, but worth pondering nonetheless.
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