Bowmore 21 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.1%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £350
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Leathery
- Description
- Murray McDavid's 1989 Bowmore spent 21 years in sherry cask before bottling in 2010, marrying Islay's smoke with the richness of sherried maturation. The 479-bottle release was produced at Bruichladdich, showcasing how independent bottlers work across Islay's cooperating distilleries.
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Bowmore 21 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) is a 21-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 56.1% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, dried fruit, chocolate. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Murray McDavid's 1989 Bowmore spent 21 years in sherry cask before bottling in 2010, marrying Islay's smoke with the richness of sherried maturation. The 479-bottle release was produced at Bruichladdich, showcasing how independent bottlers work across Islay's cooperating distilleries.
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