Bowmore 9 Years Old
SMWS 3.145
Winning Bid
£65
NO RESERVE
Bowmore 9 Years Old
SMWS 3.145
Lot #0250317
FINISH DATE
31 December 2015
This whisky from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society comes from the popular Islay distillery, Bowmore. Aged for 9 years in a refill ex-bourbon hogshead 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
Region
Scotland, Islay
