Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.2%
- Age
- 22 years
- Price
- £479.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Smokey, Honey, Old Wood, Toasted
- Description
- Bowmore's 22-year-old from 1997 was drawn from a single sherry butt and independently bottled by The Character of Islay Whisky Company, representing the maritime and peaty profile Islay is known for.
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Bowmore 22 Year Old 1997 (Release No.11175) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) is a 22-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 54.2% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — sherried, smokey, honey, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bowmore's 22-year-old from 1997 was drawn from a single sherry butt and independently bottled by The Character of Islay Whisky Company, representing the maritime and peaty profile Islay is known for.
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