Bowmore 30 Year Old / 2022 Release Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £2350
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Cooked Fruit, Honey, Fresh Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Bowmore's 30-year-old 2022 release combines ex-bourbon and ex-sherry cask maturation to create a mature Islay expression with surprising vibrancy. The palate unfolds with ripe stone fruits—apricots and caramelised mango—alongside butterscotch and warming peat smoke that builds through the mid-palate. The texture is rich and full-bodied, with a finish that balances honey sweetness against coastal smoke. A benchmark aged Islay for those seeking depth without losing the distillery's character.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bowmore 30 Year Old / 2022 Release Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Bowmore (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and sweet character — smokey, cooked fruit, honey, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bowmore's 30-year-old 2022 release combines ex-bourbon and ex-sherry cask maturation to create a mature Islay expression with surprising vibrancy. The palate unfolds with ripe stone fruits—apricots and caramelised mango—alongside butterscotch and warming peat smoke that builds through the mid-palate. The texture is rich and full-bodied, with a finish that balances honey sweetness against coastal smoke. A benchmark aged Islay for those seeking depth without losing the distillery's character.
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