Bowmore 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 960014) - The Single Malts of Scotland
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.1%
- Age
- 23 years
- Price
- £259.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Leathery
- Description
- Bowmore's 1996 vintage rested in a single sherry butt for nearly 25 years, bottled at a robust 56.1% ABV in 2019. This Islay malt balances the distillery's coastal character with deep, complex fruit from long sherry contact—only 634 bottles released.
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Bowmore 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 960014) - The Single Malts of Scotland is a 23-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 56.1% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, dried fruit, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bowmore's 1996 vintage rested in a single sherry butt for nearly 25 years, bottled at a robust 56.1% ABV in 2019. This Islay malt balances the distillery's coastal character with deep, complex fruit from long sherry contact—only 634 bottles released.
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