16 September 2026

Bowmore 17 Years Old 1997

SMWS 3.248

Winning Bid
£210
NO RESERVE

Bowmore 17 Years Old 1997

SMWS 3.248
Lot #1280056
FINISH DATE
31 July 2024
"Like a hot coal in the mouth"

From The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, a Bowmore matured for 17 years in a Refill Ex-Sherry butt. Distilled 25th of September 1997, One of 594 bottles from a single cask.
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
  • BOTTLER
    SMWS
  • CASK TYPE
    Refill ex-sherry butt
  • DISTILLERY
    Bowmore
  • TYPE
    Full Size
  • SIZE
    70 cl
  • STRENGTH
    57.7% vol
  • BOTTLES PRODUCED
    594
  • CASK TYPE
    Refill ex-sherry butt
  • APPROX. SHIPPING WEIGHT (kg)
    2
Region
Scotland, Islay
Scotland, Islay
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