Bowmore 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 2422) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.9%
- Age
- 25 years
- Price
- £625
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Smokey, Old Wood, Leathery
- Description
- 25 years of Islay life, bottled at a hefty 55.9% ABV; a dram for those who like it 'Sherried' and 'Smokey'. With a price tag of £625, it's either a treasure or a test of faith. Ratings are non-existent, so it's hard to say without tasting it.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bowmore 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 2422) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is a 25-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 55.9% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and oaky character — sherried, smokey, old wood, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
25 years of Islay life, bottled at a hefty 55.9% ABV; a dram for those who like it 'Sherried' and 'Smokey'. With a price tag of £625, it's either a treasure or a test of faith. Ratings are non-existent, so it's hard to say without tasting it.
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