Bowmore 35 Year Old 1968 - Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40.6%
- Age
- 35 years
- Price
- £1999
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Leathery, Medicinal
- Description
- Bowled in 1968 at Bowmore and aged 35 years in American oak, this selection was chosen by legendary distiller Jim McEwan for the Celtic Heartlands collection in 2003. The long maturation in first-fill wood suggests rich, developed flavours typical of Bowmore's smoky Islay style.
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Bowmore 35 Year Old 1968 - Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands is a 35-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 40.6% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and peaty character — smokey, sherried, old wood, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bowled in 1968 at Bowmore and aged 35 years in American oak, this selection was chosen by legendary distiller Jim McEwan for the Celtic Heartlands collection in 2003. The long maturation in first-fill wood suggests rich, developed flavours typical of Bowmore's smoky Islay style.
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