Bowmore 22 Year Old 1987 - The John Milroy Selection (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.4%
- Age
- 22 years
- Price
- £87
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Honey
- Description
- Bottled as part of Berry Bros. & Rudd's John Milroy Selection, this 1987 Bowmore spent 22 years maturing on Islay, absorbing the island's maritime character alongside typical Bowmore smokiness. The age brings depth and subtlety—expect polished smoke, dried fruit, and hints of seaweed and iodine on the palate. The texture is creamy and warming, with a long, gently fading finish. A refined Islay expression for those who appreciate smoke tempered by time.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bowmore 22 Year Old 1987 - The John Milroy Selection (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is a 22-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 48.4% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — smokey, sherried, old wood, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Bottled as part of Berry Bros. & Rudd's John Milroy Selection, this 1987 Bowmore spent 22 years maturing on Islay, absorbing the island's maritime character alongside typical Bowmore smokiness. The age brings depth and subtlety—expect polished smoke, dried fruit, and hints of seaweed and iodine on the palate. The texture is creamy and warming, with a long, gently fading finish. A refined Islay expression for those who appreciate smoke tempered by time.
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