Bowmore 24 Year Old 1988 - Fèis Ìle 2013
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51%
- Age
- 24 years
- Price
- £1200
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Leathery
- Description
- Bowmore's 1988 vintage matured in a first-fill bourbon cask for 24 years, bottled at 51% ABV for Fèis Ìle 2013. This Islay malt balances peat smoke with the vanilla and honey notes characteristic of bourbon maturation.
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Bowmore 24 Year Old 1988 - Fèis Ìle 2013 is a 24-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 51% 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 1988 vintage matured in a first-fill bourbon cask for 24 years, bottled at 51% ABV for Fèis Ìle 2013. This Islay malt balances peat smoke with the vanilla and honey notes characteristic of bourbon maturation.
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