Bowmore 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 4435) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve (Signatory)
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 49.6%
- Age
- 42 years
- Price
- £2380.52
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Sherried, Medicinal
- Description
- Cask 4435 from Signatory's Rare Reserve offers 42 years of Islay magic. Bowmore's 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal' profile backs its sherried charm and old wood essence. At a steep £2380.52, it's a rare splurge worth pondering for true Bowmore enthusiasts.
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Bowmore 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 4435) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve (Signatory) is a 42-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 49.6% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and sweet character — smokey, old wood, sherried, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Cask 4435 from Signatory's Rare Reserve offers 42 years of Islay magic. Bowmore's 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal' profile backs its sherried charm and old wood essence. At a steep £2380.52, it's a rare splurge worth pondering for true Bowmore enthusiasts.
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