Bowmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1990s / Litre Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £500
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Fresh Fruit, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- A 1990s distillery bottling in the classic litre format, this 12-year-old Bowmore carries the elegant screen-printed label design of that era. At 43% strength, it delivers Bowmore's foundational character of smoke, maritime influence, and warming oak. A nostalgic piece of Bowmore's recent history, suited to those appreciating older presentation and bottling heritage.
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Bowmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1990s / Litre Islay Whisky is a from Bowmore (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and sweet character — smokey, fresh fruit, honey, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A 1990s distillery bottling in the classic litre format, this 12-year-old Bowmore carries the elegant screen-printed label design of that era. At 43% strength, it delivers Bowmore's foundational character of smoke, maritime influence, and warming oak. A nostalgic piece of Bowmore's recent history, suited to those appreciating older presentation and bottling heritage.
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