Bowmore 18 Year Old 2001 (Release No.11714) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.4%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £294.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Leathery, Old Wood, Medicinal
- Description
- 18 years on Islay, Bowmore's 55.4% ABV hints at a 'Smokey' dram. It could be well worth £294.95, or just a story well told.
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Bowmore 18 Year Old 2001 (Release No.11714) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
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Bowmore 18 Year Old 2001 (Release No.11714) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) is a 18-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 55.4% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and sweet character — smokey, sherried, leathery, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
18 years on Islay, Bowmore's 55.4% ABV hints at a 'Smokey' dram. It could be well worth £294.95, or just a story well told.
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