A quite fragrant aromatic nose with a hint of smokiness. Starts light and buttery and finishes with plenty of smoke. The finish is long with a distinctively fresh fruity edge to the smoke.
The distillery was founded in 1779 in the village of Bowmore on the shore of Lochindaal on the Isle of Islay. The water used rises from iron-tinged rock and travels through peat, moss, ferns and rushes, before reaching the distillery. Bowmore is the most exposed distillery on the Island. During winter months the westerly wind and high waves come battering against the walls of the distillery adding to the complexity of this malt.
A refined oily malt, oaky, slightly smoky and with the usual medicinal notes. A long sweet and dry finish.
Bowmore Distillery, on the Hebridean Island of Islay was founded in 1779 by a local farmer named David Simpson. It is situated in the village of Bowmore and sits on the shore of Loch Indaal.
Bowmore is produced using water from the Laggan River which rises from iron-tinged rock and travels through peat, moss, ferns and rushes, before reaching the distillery.
Bowmore is the most exposed distillery on the island. During the winter months the westerly winds from the Atlantic Ocean and the high waves come battering against the walls of the distillery adding to the complexity of this malt.
Bowmore is one of an ever-decreasing handful of distilleries to produce its own floor malted barley. The barley is still laboriously hand turned by the Maltman using the traditional wooden malt shovel.
Unlike many other distilleries that has had many owners over the years, Bowmore has had only five owners in its 230 years existence. After David Simpson came James Mutter and his family. He was a farmer and distiller who also had the distinction of having the role as vice-consul in Glasgow to Portugal and Brazil.
James Mutter considerably expanded the distillery and as the Bowmore name began to travel demand grew. The family kept the distillery until 1887 when it was sold to John Sherriff of Campbeltown. In 1963 Stanley P Morrison, Glasgow whisky brokers, acquired the distillery.
Today the distillery is owned by Morrison Bowmore distillers. Having been part owned by Suntory Ltd, of Japan for some years, Suntory purchased Morrison Bowmore outright in 1994.
Morrison Bowmore are also owners of Glen Garrioch Distillery situated in the village of Old Meldrum in Aberdeenshire and Auchentoshan, a lowland distillery on the outskirts of Glasgow overlooking the River Clyde.
For the fans of trivia, the story goes that the local parish church in Bowmore, which overlooks the distillery was built in a circular shape to make sure there were no corners in which the devil might hide.
A well rounded, smooth and sophisticated malt. The taste is of bon fire night followed by walnuts and a fruity sweetness. Taste again and discover the usual medicinal notes.
Bowmore Distillery, on the Hebridean Island of Islay was founded in 1779 by a local farmer named David Simpson. It is situated in the village of Bowmore and sits on the shore of Loch Indaal.
Bowmore is produced using water from the Laggan River which rises from iron-tinged rock and travels through peat, moss, ferns and rushes, before reaching the distillery.
Bowmore is the most exposed distillery on the island. During the winter months the westerly winds from the Atlantic Ocean and the high waves come battering against the walls of the distillery adding to the complexity of this malt.
Bowmore is one of an ever-decreasing handful of distilleries to produce its own floor malted barley. The barley is still laboriously hand turned by the Maltman using the traditional wooden malt shovel.
Unlike many other distilleries that has had many owners over the years, Bowmore has had only five owners in its 230 years existence. After David Simpson came James Mutter and his family. He was a farmer and distiller who also had the distinction of having the role as vice-consul in Glasgow to Portugal and Brazil.
James Mutter considerably expanded the distillery and as the Bowmore name began to travel demand grew. The family kept the distillery until 1887 when it was sold to John Sherriff of Campbeltown. In 1963 Stanley P Morrison, Glasgow whisky brokers, acquired the distillery.
Today the distillery is owned by Morrison Bowmore distillers. Having been part owned by Suntory Ltd, of Japan for some years, Suntory purchased Morrison Bowmore outright in 1994.
Morrison Bowmore are also owners of Glen Garrioch Distillery situated in the village of Old Meldrum in Aberdeenshire and Auchentoshan, a lowland distillery on the outskirts of Glasgow overlooking the River Clyde.
For the fans of trivia, the story goes that the local parish church in Bowmore, which overlooks the distillery was built in a circular shape to make sure there were no corners in which the devil might hide.
The distillery was founded in 1779 in the village of Bowmore on the shore of Lochindaal on the Isle of Islay. The water used rises from iron-tinged rock and travels through peat, moss, ferns and rushes, before reaching the distillery. Bowmore is the most exposed distillery on the Island. During winter months the westerly wind and high waves come battering against the walls of the distillery adding to the complexity of this malt.
The nose is of fresh cut grass with hints of heather and sherry. Spicy with a little smoke, and with half the phenols of Lagavulin, Laphroaig and Ardbeg. As the glass warms more smoke is evident. So an Islay malt that does not give you a smack in the jaw.
The distillery was founded in 1779 in the village of Bowmore on the shore of Lochindaal on the Isle of Islay. The water used rises from iron-tinged rock and travels through peat, moss, ferns and rushes, before reaching the distillery. Bowmore is the most exposed distillery on the Island. During winter months the westerly wind and high waves come battering against the walls of the distillery adding to the complexity of this malt.
Light and smooth with a hint of sherry. Quite smokey, with black treacle and a little salt.
This is a most excellent and complex malt.
The distillery was founded in 1779 in the village of Bowmore on the shore of Lochindaal on the Isle of Islay. The water used rises from iron-tinged rock and travels through peat, moss, ferns and rushes, before reaching the distillery. Bowmore is the most exposed distillery on the Island. During winter months the westerly wind and high waves come battering against the walls of the distillery adding to the complexity of this malt.
Spice and heather with a hint of smoke that you would expect. Dried apricots, nutty with a long and salty finish.
The distillery was founded in 1779 in the village of Bowmore on the shore of Lochindaal on the Isle of Islay. The water used rises from iron-tinged rock and travels through peat, moss, ferns and rushes, before reaching the distillery. Bowmore is the most exposed distillery on the Island. During winter months the westerly wind and high waves come battering against the walls of the distillery adding to the complexity of this malt.
The nose is of struck matches, acetate (salt) with a hint of smokiness. Start light and buttery and finishes with a hint of toasted nuts and dried apricots. A shrinking violet this is not. But it does have a nice warm finish.
A quite fragrant aromatic nose with a hint of smokiness. Starts light and buttery and finishes with plenty of smoke. The finish is long with a distinctively fresh fruity edge to the smoke.
The distillery was founded in 1779 in the village of Bowmore on the shore of Lochindaal on the Isle of Islay. The water used rises from iron-tinged rock and travels through peat, moss, ferns and rushes, before reaching the distillery. Bowmore is the most exposed distillery on the Island. During winter months the westerly wind and high waves come battering against the walls of the distillery adding to the complexity of this malt.
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Alistair Hart joined the company in 1975 and it was his responsibility as chief blender to source vintage casks of single malt whisky that were not readily available through any specialist whisky shop or online whisky site. Today, we continue to secure special and rare malt and grain whiskies that are further matured and only selected for single cask bottling after careful tasting and consideration.
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