Bowmore 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 2690) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.4%
- Age
- 24 years
- Price
- £289.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Leathery, Toasted, Sherried
- Description
- Bowmore distilled this spirit in June 1997 and aged it 24 years in virgin oak, a choice that imparts bold wood influence typical of Islay's heavier, more austere character. The new oak delivery—vanilla, caramel, toasted grain—sits against Bowmore's earthy peat and coastal brine, creating tension between sweetness and smoke. From 252 bottles bottled in September 2021, this is for drinkers who appreciate the interplay between cask wood and distillery character.
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Bowmore 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 2690) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is a 24-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 48.4% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and fruity character — smokey, old wood, leathery, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bowmore distilled this spirit in June 1997 and aged it 24 years in virgin oak, a choice that imparts bold wood influence typical of Islay's heavier, more austere character. The new oak delivery—vanilla, caramel, toasted grain—sits against Bowmore's earthy peat and coastal brine, creating tension between sweetness and smoke. From 252 bottles bottled in September 2021, this is for drinkers who appreciate the interplay between cask wood and distillery character.
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