Bowmore 1974 / The Costumes / Moon Import Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £6500
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Oily, Medicinal, Leathery, Dried Fruit
- Description
- This 1974 Bowmore, bottled by Italian importer Moon Import for their coveted 'The Costumes' series, offers a glimpse of the distillery's 1970s character at 46%. By this decade, Bowmore's peat smoke had become more pronounced, layered with orchard fruits and coastal brine developed over decades in wood. A scarce release for collectors of Italy-bottled Scotch whisky rarities.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bowmore 1974 / The Costumes / Moon Import Islay Whisky is a from Bowmore (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and peaty character — smokey, oily, medicinal, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1974 Bowmore, bottled by Italian importer Moon Import for their coveted 'The Costumes' series, offers a glimpse of the distillery's 1970s character at 46%. By this decade, Bowmore's peat smoke had become more pronounced, layered with orchard fruits and coastal brine developed over decades in wood. A scarce release for collectors of Italy-bottled Scotch whisky rarities.
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