Bowmore 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12539) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) -
- Distillery
- Douglas Laing
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.2%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £225
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Medicinal
- Description
- Bowmore's maritime character emerges from a 21-year maturation in a refill hogshead, distilled March 1997 and bottled by Douglas Laing in June 2018 with 317 bottles produced. This Islay expression balances peat and brine across two decades.
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Bowmore 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12539) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - is a 21-year-old single malt from Douglas Laing (Scotland), bottled at 56.2% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and oaky character — smokey, leathery, old wood, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bowmore's maritime character emerges from a 21-year maturation in a refill hogshead, distilled March 1997 and bottled by Douglas Laing in June 2018 with 317 bottles produced. This Islay expression balances peat and brine across two decades.
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