Bowmore 52 Years Old 1965
Winning Bid
£38,825
RESERVE MET
Bowmore 52 Years Old 1965
Lot #0621252
FINISH DATE
31 January 2019
Matured for 52 years, this is the third edition from the Bowmore 50-Year-Old Vaults Series. The liquid in this remarkably rare limited-edition bottling was some of the first to pass through Bowmore’s then-new steam heated stills in 1965. The extended maturation period has created a rare and refined whisky with the perfect blend of complexity and elegance, exemplifying Bowmore’s history spent perfecting the art of whisky maturation. This expression is a rich reward for those who value the importance of savouring time.
1965 truly represents the peerless qualities of Bowmore's legendary No.1 Vaults. The shimmering amber liquid has reached whisky perfection during its meticulous 52-year maturation in the finest single Oloroso sherry cask.
This beautiful bottle comes presented in a show-stopping cabinet which was hand-made using responsibly-sourced Scottish Lowland oak and depicts the liquid's maturation through the decades.
Bowmore
If we go by official dates, Bowmore is Islay’s oldest distillery in operation today, kicking off in 1779. Set in a spectacular location, along the coastline from the village of the same name. Bowmore had a mighty reputation founded on some classic whiskies from the 1960s. These have been released in a series of special editions and thankfully the current distillate is excellent. Somehow, Bowmore mixes the peat of Islay with a coastal vibe that is underpinned by a wonderful fruitiness. Shrouded in history, it also arguably has Scotland’s most famous and atmospheric warehouse in the Vault No.1. Stepping into this and walking through the maturing casks, while the ocean crashes against the outer wall, is well worth the price of admission.
Lot Features
Region
Scotland, Islay
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