Bowmore 16 Year Old 1992 Bordeaux Wine Cask Matured
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.5%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £399
- Community rating
- 4.50 / 5 (4 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Leathery, Dried Fruit, Oily
- Description
- Aged 16 years exclusively in Bordeaux wine casks, Bowmore delivers a strong character with a 53.5% ABV. The Islay single malt is a blend of smokey and sherried notes, described by some as leathery and oily. However, at £399.0, its value hinges on one's appreciation for luxurious, matured complexities.
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Bowmore 16 Year Old 1992 Bordeaux Wine Cask Matured is a 16-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 53.5% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, leathery, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Aged 16 years exclusively in Bordeaux wine casks, Bowmore delivers a strong character with a 53.5% ABV. The Islay single malt is a blend of smokey and sherried notes, described by some as leathery and oily. However, at £399.0, its value hinges on one's appreciation for luxurious, matured complexities.
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