Bowmore 1973 Vintage Label / Cask 5173 + 5174 Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £3500
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Smokey, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Leathery
- Description
- A rare marriage of just two sherry casks (5173 and 5174) from 1973 vintage Bowmore, bottled at 43% ABV in the distillery's mature years. Sherry maturation has deepened the spirit's natural richness, introducing dried fruits, leather, and warming spice while the peat remains composed and subtle. The palate is full-bodied and contemplative, with a finish that balances smoke and wood influence. A limited window into post-1960s Bowmore under new ownership.
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Bowmore 1973 Vintage Label / Cask 5173 + 5174 Islay Whisky is a from Bowmore (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — sherried, smokey, dried fruit, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A rare marriage of just two sherry casks (5173 and 5174) from 1973 vintage Bowmore, bottled at 43% ABV in the distillery's mature years. Sherry maturation has deepened the spirit's natural richness, introducing dried fruits, leather, and warming spice while the peat remains composed and subtle. The palate is full-bodied and contemplative, with a finish that balances smoke and wood influence. A limited window into post-1960s Bowmore under new ownership.
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