Bowmore 12 Year Old / Old Presentation Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £175
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Toasted
- Description
- Bowmore's entry-level 12-year-old delivers the distillery's defining character in accessible form: a pronounced iodine note and white pepper balanced against smooth, rounded smoke. The palate carries tropical fruit beneath the briny maritime edge, with a clean finish that lingers without dominance. This is Islay whisky stripped of extremes—approachable yet honest.
Similar bottles to Bowmore 12 Year Old / Old Presentation Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Same price range with overlapping tasting notes:
- Bowmore 12 Year Old / Old Presentation Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Royal Brackla 21 Year Old — Brackla, £219.99, 5.0★ · Sherried, Vanilla, Cooked Fruit, Old Wood
- Bowmore 12 Year Old / Old Presentation Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) — Tormore, £123.95, 5.0★ · Malt Extract, Vanilla, Old Wood, Toasted
- Bowmore 12 Year Old / Old Presentation Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs WhistlePig 15 Year Old — WhistlePig, £229.99, 5.0★ · Vanilla, Toasted, New Wood, Tobacco
Different style alternatives to Bowmore 12 Year Old / Old Presentation Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Same price range with a contrasting flavour profile:
- Bowmore 12 Year Old / Old Presentation Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) — Bruichladdich, £217.95, 5.0★ · Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Leathery
- Bowmore 12 Year Old / Old Presentation Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) — Dalmore, £124.18, 5.0★ · Sherried, Old Wood, Chocolate, Dried Fruit
- Bowmore 12 Year Old / Old Presentation Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Benromach 30 Year Old - 2000s — Benromach, £225.54, 5.0★ · Sherried, Old Wood, Honey, Dried Fruit
No ratings yet
My Rating
Tap to rate
ABV
40%
Age
NAS
Style
Price
£175
✦ Neatly Summary
Bowmore 12 Year Old / Old Presentation Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Bowmore (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bowmore's entry-level 12-year-old delivers the distillery's defining character in accessible form: a pronounced iodine note and white pepper balanced against smooth, rounded smoke. The palate carries tropical fruit beneath the briny maritime edge, with a clean finish that lingers without dominance. This is Islay whisky stripped of extremes—approachable yet honest.
Explore similar whiskies
Community Tasting Notes
No community notes yet. Sign in to add yours.
DrinkNeatly earns an affiliate commission if you buy via links on this page · Prices may vary
Similar taste profile
Questions & Answers