Bowmore 30 Year Old (2021 Release)
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45.1%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £2100
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Distilled in 1989 and aged for three decades in sherry hogsheads and bourbon barrels, Bowmore 30 Year Old presents the distillery's signature Islay character—peat smoke and brine—tempered by ripe fruit and a savoury complexity that only time can build. Bottled at 45.1% ABV by master blender Ron Welsh, it balances the distillery's maritime peat with layers of dried fruit and subtle oak.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bowmore 30 Year Old (2021 Release) is a 30-year-old single malt from Bowmore (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 45.1% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, dried fruit, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1989 and aged for three decades in sherry hogsheads and bourbon barrels, Bowmore 30 Year Old presents the distillery's signature Islay character—peat smoke and brine—tempered by ripe fruit and a savoury complexity that only time can build. Bottled at 45.1% ABV by master blender Ron Welsh, it balances the distillery's maritime peat with layers of dried fruit and subtle oak.
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