Bowmore 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 803728) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45.8%
- Age
- 25 years
- Price
- £339.77
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Medicinal
- Description
- A 1998 vintage from Bowmore aged 25 years in a single refill barrel, this Islay single malt represents a rare release from independent bottler Alistair Walker's Infrequent Flyers collection, with only 280 bottles produced.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bowmore 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 803728) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is a 25-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 45.8% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and oaky character — smokey, leathery, old wood, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A 1998 vintage from Bowmore aged 25 years in a single refill barrel, this Islay single malt represents a rare release from independent bottler Alistair Walker's Infrequent Flyers collection, with only 280 bottles produced.
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