Bowmore 37 Years Old 1964
Fino Cask
Bowmore 37 Years Old 1964
The palest of all sherry, Fino is reputed for its delicate, almond bouquet and light, dry palate. As the robust Islay character of the Bowmore has mellowed with age, the whisky has inherited the distinctive Fino bouquet.
This bottle is one of only 300 in the world to have this truly unique complexity of flavours.
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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.
