16 July 2025

    • Bowmore 20 Years Old

    David Simson Distillery Exclusive

    Winning Bid
    £265.05
    NO RESERVE
    Bowmore 20 Years Old
    David Simson Distillery Exclusive
    Lot #1351168
    FINISH DATE
    17 February 2025

    A 20-year-old Distillery Exclusive from Bowmore, double matured in Oloroso & PX Sherry casks. Founder, Entrepreneur, Innovator. Bowmore's founder David Simson is a true son of Islay; a man of vision and adventure whose proud legacy endures to this day. Born on the rugged island in 1742 to a large, religious family, his bold spirit saw him become a merchant and entrepreneur who invested his fortune in his beloved Hebridean home. David's vision came to the fore after he was granted a plot of land by the Laird of Islay in 1766. With dreams of starting a distillery, he chose to buy rather than rent - ensuring his venture would always have a place to call home. Nestling on the banks of Loch Indal, this new endeavor grew slowly in a new purpose-built village that David called Bogh Mor, or 'Black Reef', after a rocky outcrop lurking offshore. Some 13 years later, Islay's first licensed distillery was registered on the same spot using the town's anglicised name - and one of the most famous legends in whisky was born. Under David's watchful eye, the town and distillery thrived thanks to its unique waterside location; A landmark at the heart of the community, with its precious cargo, ferried to distant shores. After overseeing the distillery for decades, David's death in 1802 saw ownership pass to his sons, who in turn bequeathed its secrets to subsequent generations of distillers.

    Minor tear to box.

    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
      Official Bottling
    • CASK TYPE
      Oloroso & PX Sherry
    • DISTILLERY
      Bowmore
    • TYPE
      Full Size
    • SIZE
      70 cl
    • STRENGTH
      50.7%
    Region
    Scotland, Islay
    Scotland, Islay

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