Distillery description
Bowmore is a historic Scottish distillery on Islay, believed to have started in 1779, with confirmed production from 1816. Known for its peated whisky, Bowmore features a finer peat profile, with flavors reminiscent of beach bonfires, salt, flowers, and tropical fruit. Its innovative heat recovery system even heats a local swimming pool. A significant portion of Bowmore whisky matures in sherry casks, contributing notes of dark fruit and chocolate. The distillery, now owned by Suntory Holdings, offers standard bottlings and limited editions, with aging occurring in the famed No. 1 Vaults. Bottle description
Bowmore Aged 18 Years is a single malt whisky that matures in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks. Thanks to this maturation process, the whisky acquires a deeper and richer flavor profile, where the influence of long maturation is strongly manifested. Compared to the younger versions, Bowmore 18 has more layers and more complex flavor nuances.Nose: A combination of dark chocolate and dried fruit, mainly raisins and prunes, with subtle smoky notes and hints of sea salt.
Taste: Rich and balanced, with notes of dark chocolate, raisins, spices, smoke, and caramel. Sweet elements blend seamlessly with subtle peat smokiness and mineral notes.
Finish: Long, complex, with lingering notes of fruit, smoke, wood, and a subtle salty finish.
Size: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper tube with traces of rust inside the tube and on the cap