Bowmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £700
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Leathery, Cooked Mash
- Description
- This 1980s-bottled Bowmore 12-year-old comes from the distillery's golden era before the Suntory acquisition, presented in the characteristic dumpy bottle of that period. Bowmore's signature profile emerges with gentle peat smoke, maritime salinity, and subtle fruit on the palate, while the cask maturation adds layers of oak warmth. The mouthfeel is creamy and the finish lingers with coastal character. A snapshot of classic Islay whisky from a bygone bottling era.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bowmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Bowmore (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, leathery, cooked mash. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1980s-bottled Bowmore 12-year-old comes from the distillery's golden era before the Suntory acquisition, presented in the characteristic dumpy bottle of that period. Bowmore's signature profile emerges with gentle peat smoke, maritime salinity, and subtle fruit on the palate, while the cask maturation adds layers of oak warmth. The mouthfeel is creamy and the finish lingers with coastal character. A snapshot of classic Islay whisky from a bygone bottling era.
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