Bowmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Litre Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £900
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Leathery, Dried Fruit, Medicinal
- Description
- A 12-year-old from the 1980s in a distinctive litre bottle, predating Suntory's 1989 acquisition of Bowmore and carrying Morrison's branding at 43% ABV. Matured in ex-bourbon casks, this shows classic Bowmore balance: controlled peat smoke, coastal salt, and honeyed sweetness without excessive heaviness. The texture is approachable and well-integrated, reflective of the distillery's mid-decade house style. An artefact of Bowmore's pre-Suntory era, suited to those collecting older independent bottlings.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bowmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Litre Islay Whisky is a from Bowmore (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and oaky character — smokey, old wood, leathery, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A 12-year-old from the 1980s in a distinctive litre bottle, predating Suntory's 1989 acquisition of Bowmore and carrying Morrison's branding at 43% ABV. Matured in ex-bourbon casks, this shows classic Bowmore balance: controlled peat smoke, coastal salt, and honeyed sweetness without excessive heaviness. The texture is approachable and well-integrated, reflective of the distillery's mid-decade house style. An artefact of Bowmore's pre-Suntory era, suited to those collecting older independent bottlings.
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