Bowmore 12 Year Old
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £38.79
- Community rating
- 3.87 / 5 (207 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Honey, Fresh Fruit, Leafy, Vanilla
- Description
- Islay brings us the Bowmore 12 Year Old, where 'Smokey' charm meets 'Leafy' freshness. Hard to say without tasting it, but its 3.87 rating from 207 reviewers speaks to a traditional profile. At £38.79, it's positioned just right for Islay lovers.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bowmore 12 Year Old is a 12-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Holds a 3.9/5 community rating. Expect intensely smoky, richly sweet and fruity character — smokey, honey, fresh fruit, leafy. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Islay brings us the Bowmore 12 Year Old, where 'Smokey' charm meets 'Leafy' freshness. Hard to say without tasting it, but its 3.87 rating from 207 reviewers speaks to a traditional profile. At £38.79, it's positioned just right for Islay lovers.
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