Bowmore 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 3.248) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.7%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £399
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Smokey, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Old Wood
- Description
- Bowmore's 1997 distillate aged 17 years in a single refill sherry butt before exclusive release to Scotch Malt Whisky Society members, yielding 594 bottles of Islay peat softened by dried fruit and maritime influence.
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Bowmore 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 3.248) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is a 17-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 57.7% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — sherried, smokey, chocolate, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bowmore's 1997 distillate aged 17 years in a single refill sherry butt before exclusive release to Scotch Malt Whisky Society members, yielding 594 bottles of Islay peat softened by dried fruit and maritime influence.
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