Bowmore 17 Year Old 1998 - Stillmen's Selection
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.1%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £299
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Leathery, Medicinal
- Description
- At 53.1%, it's a strong Islay malt. The 17-year-old Bowmore is tagged 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal', which might be appealing or not. £299 could seem steep for an unreviewed bottle.
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Bowmore 17 Year Old 1998 - Stillmen's Selection is a 17-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 53.1% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and peaty character — smokey, sherried, dried fruit, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
At 53.1%, it's a strong Islay malt. The 17-year-old Bowmore is tagged 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal', which might be appealing or not. £299 could seem steep for an unreviewed bottle.
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