Bowmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1990s Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £350
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Toasted
- Description
- This 1990s bottling of Bowmore 12 Year Old captures Islay's classic distillery character in a period-appropriate label and original presentation. Bowmore's signature maritime and peaty profile—with smoke tempered by the distillery's gentle touch and ex-bourbon maturation—emerges clearly at 40% ABV. The vintage bottling format appeals to collectors and those seeking a snapshot of how this core expression was presented decades ago.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bowmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1990s Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Bowmore (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1990s bottling of Bowmore 12 Year Old captures Islay's classic distillery character in a period-appropriate label and original presentation. Bowmore's signature maritime and peaty profile—with smoke tempered by the distillery's gentle touch and ex-bourbon maturation—emerges clearly at 40% ABV. The vintage bottling format appeals to collectors and those seeking a snapshot of how this core expression was presented decades ago.
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