Bowmore 25 Year Old 1995 - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46.9%
- Age
- 25 years
- Price
- £450
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Old Wood, Leathery, Medicinal
- Description
- Bowmore's peaty Islay character amplified by 25 years in a refill hogshead, bottled by Douglas Laing in June 2020. This scarce release of 302 bottles captures the distillery's maritime character at full maturity.
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Bowmore 25 Year Old 1995 - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 25-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 46.9% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and sweet character — smokey, sherried, old wood, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bowmore's peaty Islay character amplified by 25 years in a refill hogshead, bottled by Douglas Laing in June 2020. This scarce release of 302 bottles captures the distillery's maritime character at full maturity.
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