Bowmore 12 Year Old - Pre 2007
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £199
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Oily, Leathery
- Description
- A mere 12 years, Bowmore's pre-2007 expression is bottled at 40% ABV. At £199, it's either overpriced nostalgia or a collector's gamble. Tagged 'Medicinal' and 'Oily', this Islay malt might have a strong personality.
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Bowmore 12 Year Old - Pre 2007 is a 12-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, oily, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A mere 12 years, Bowmore's pre-2007 expression is bottled at 40% ABV. At £199, it's either overpriced nostalgia or a collector's gamble. Tagged 'Medicinal' and 'Oily', this Islay malt might have a strong personality.
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