Bowmore 8 Year Old / Sherriff's / Bot.1970s Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £3250
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Leathery, Old Wood
- Description
- This 8 Year Old Bowmore, bottled in the 1970s before the distillery's ownership changed, represents a snapshot of Bowmore before modern standardisation. At 40% abv in a 75cl bottle, it captures the distillery character of that era—peated, maritime, and with the lean structure typical of the period. A relic of pre-Morrison Bowmore for collectors of vintage Islay expressions.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bowmore 8 Year Old / Sherriff's / Bot.1970s Islay Whisky is a from Bowmore (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, medicinal, leathery, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 8 Year Old Bowmore, bottled in the 1970s before the distillery's ownership changed, represents a snapshot of Bowmore before modern standardisation. At 40% abv in a 75cl bottle, it captures the distillery character of that era—peated, maritime, and with the lean structure typical of the period. A relic of pre-Morrison Bowmore for collectors of vintage Islay expressions.
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