Bowmore 8 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2008
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.4%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £299
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Cooked Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Distilled at Bowmore in June 1999 and aged eight years in Limousin oak, this Fèis Ìle 2008 release captures Islay's coastal peat and smoke in a rare, numbered bottling of just 800 bottles.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bowmore 8 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2008 is a 8-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 57.4% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and fruity character — smokey, medicinal, cooked fruit, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled at Bowmore in June 1999 and aged eight years in Limousin oak, this Fèis Ìle 2008 release captures Islay's coastal peat and smoke in a rare, numbered bottling of just 800 bottles.
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