Bowmore 10 Year Old / Bot.1980s Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £350
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Fresh Fruit, Honey, Toasted, Oily
- Description
- This 1980s bottling of Bowmore 10-year-old showcases the distillery's stylish label design from that decade while capturing the approachable, balanced character the expression is known for. At standard 40% strength, it offers a gentle introduction to Bowmore's peat-forward house style. A vintage bottle for those collecting Bowmore's historical bottlings or seeking a lighter dram.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bowmore 10 Year Old / Bot.1980s Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Bowmore (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and sweet character — smokey, fresh fruit, honey, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1980s bottling of Bowmore 10-year-old showcases the distillery's stylish label design from that decade while capturing the approachable, balanced character the expression is known for. At standard 40% strength, it offers a gentle introduction to Bowmore's peat-forward house style. A vintage bottle for those collecting Bowmore's historical bottlings or seeking a lighter dram.
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