Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48%
- Age
- 22 years
- Price
- £337.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Honey, Sherried, Old Wood
- Description
- Bowmore's 22-year-old matured first in American oak bourbon casks before finishing in sweet Sauternes wine casks from Bordeaux, marrying heathery peat smoke with honeycomb sweetness and wine-driven depth. Originally released as a Travel Retail exclusive.
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Bowmore 22 Year Old Sauternes Cask Finish is a 22-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 48% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, richly sweet and fruity character — smokey, honey, sherried, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bowmore's 22-year-old matured first in American oak bourbon casks before finishing in sweet Sauternes wine casks from Bordeaux, marrying heathery peat smoke with honeycomb sweetness and wine-driven depth. Originally released as a Travel Retail exclusive.
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