Bowmore 16 Years Old
SMWS 3.233 (Whisky Luxe Taipei 2014)
Winning Bid
£180
NO RESERVE
Bowmore 16 Years Old
SMWS 3.233 (Whisky Luxe Taipei 2014)
Lot #0271238
FINISH DATE
29 February 2016
This is a 16 year old Bowmore, bottled by the SMWS in celebration of Whisky Luxe, Taipei 2014. From a single refill ex-sherry butt with an outturn of 579.
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
