Bowmore 1988 / Bot.2017 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £500
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Leathery, Oily, Medicinal
- Description
- Distilled in 1988 and aged exclusively in first-fill bourbon casks, this 30-year-old departs from the sherry-matured Bowmores common at this age. The result is elegant and briny—stormy sea spray, white pepper, and citrus pith with restrained peat undertones. The texture is refined and drying, the finish mineral and enduring. Ideal for those seeking a different path through aged Bowmore.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bowmore 1988 / Bot.2017 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Bowmore (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, old wood, leathery, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1988 and aged exclusively in first-fill bourbon casks, this 30-year-old departs from the sherry-matured Bowmores common at this age. The result is elegant and briny—stormy sea spray, white pepper, and citrus pith with restrained peat undertones. The texture is refined and drying, the finish mineral and enduring. Ideal for those seeking a different path through aged Bowmore.
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