Bowmore 2004 / 21 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / Single Cask Nation Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £217
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Smokey, Cooked Fruit, Chocolate, Citric
- Description
- This 21-year-old received a four-year finish in second-fill Spanish oak oloroso, creating a unique profile for Bowmore. Roasted tropical fruit—pineapple, mango, papaya—mingles with chocolate pralines and a distinctive salty tang on the finish, all backed by restrained peat smoke. The higher proof (56.2%) amplifies the richness and adds weight to the oloroso influence. A compelling single-cask expression for those who enjoy the marriage of sherry depth and Islay's maritime character.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bowmore 2004 / 21 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / Single Cask Nation Islay Whisky is a from Bowmore (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — sherried, smokey, cooked fruit, chocolate. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 21-year-old received a four-year finish in second-fill Spanish oak oloroso, creating a unique profile for Bowmore. Roasted tropical fruit—pineapple, mango, papaya—mingles with chocolate pralines and a distinctive salty tang on the finish, all backed by restrained peat smoke. The higher proof (56.2%) amplifies the richness and adds weight to the oloroso influence. A compelling single-cask expression for those who enjoy the marriage of sherry depth and Islay's maritime character.
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