16 September 2026

Bowmore 1972

SMWS 3.10 5th Anniversary Special Bottling

Winning Bid
£800
RESERVE MET

Bowmore 1972

SMWS 3.10 5th Anniversary Special Bottling
Lot #0290264
FINISH DATE
30 April 2016
A fantastic older bottle from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. This was bottled in July 1988 for their 5th-anniversary celebrations and contains a cask strength Bowmore which was distilled in February 1972.

This was the last expression bottled by the Society for their 5th anniversary and is very sought after indeed.
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
  • DISTILLERY
    Bowmore
  • TYPE
    Full Size
  • SIZE
    75 cl
  • STRENGTH
    105.7° Proof / 60.4% vol
  • APPROX. SHIPPING WEIGHT (kg)
    2
Region
Scotland, Islay
Scotland, Islay
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