Bowmore 16 Years Old 1990
Limited Edition Cask Strength
Winning Bid
£130
NO RESERVE
Bowmore 16 Years Old 1990
Limited Edition Cask Strength
Lot #0320573
FINISH DATE
31 July 2016
This limited edition Bowmore is from a selection of only 39 sherry casks, which have all matured in Bowmore's famous vaults below sea level.
The hand crafting of this exceptional malt whisky started back in 1990: the barley was carefully malted, hand turned and traditionally peat kiln dried at the distillery. After fermentation and slow distillation, through Bowmore's large copper stills, the spirit was laid down to mature in selected Oloroso sherry casks.
The hand crafting of this exceptional malt whisky started back in 1990: the barley was carefully malted, hand turned and traditionally peat kiln dried at the distillery. After fermentation and slow distillation, through Bowmore's large copper stills, the spirit was laid down to mature in selected Oloroso sherry casks.
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
