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BREATHTAKING BOTTLINGS FROM BOWMORE

30, 40 & 50 year old rare limited edition whisky

Bottles of 30, 40 and 1969 Bowmore whiskies

As Islay's oldest distillery, it should come as no surprise that Bowmore produces some extraordinarily well-matured expressions from its outstanding stocks. The team has delved deep into history for this terrific trio of single malt Scotch whiskies, each aged for decades before being deemed ready to present to the world. If old Islay whisky is your idea of deliciousness, you are in for an absolute treat here…

30

Distilled back in 1989 and set aside to age for three decades, the Bowmore 30 Year Old is an exceptional single malt boasting glorious helpings of vibrant fruit notes alongside characteristic wafts of savoury peat. Crafted by distillery manager David Turner and master blender Ron Welsh, it was matured in a combination of sherry hogsheads and bourbon barrels, before eventually being bottled up at a cask strength of 45.1% ABV.

Bottle of Bowmore 30 year old with wooden presentation box
Close-up of bottle of Bowmore 30 year old whisky bottle inside box

30 Year Old Tasting Note

Colour: Burnished gold

Nose: Ripe apricot, charred pineapple, mango, and butterscotch

Palate: Intense tropical fruits with a subtle sweetness and warm peat smoke

Finish: Mouth warming with ripe fruits lingering on the tongue

40

Bowmore 40 Year Old Whisky

Few distilleries have the stocks to release single malt Scotch whiskies that have spent four decades resting, but that's what we're looking at here from Bowmore. This 40 year old expression was distilled in 1978 and aged in a combination of casks that previously held bourbon and Bodega sherry. Many moons later, distillery manager David Turner and master blender Ron Welsh released this whisky at a cask strength of 48.7% ABV, with only 161 bottles produced. The presentation box reflects the wood that the whisky was aged in, as well as the stone covering Islay, weathered over the centuries by the wind and the sea.

Close-up of Bowmore 40 year old whisky bottle inside box
Close-up of whisky presentation box with "Bowmore Aged 40 Years" engaved on it

40 Year Old Tasting Note

Colour: Deep and rich mahogany

Nose: Honey, treacle, and exotic fruits, combined with polish, beeswax, and caramel

Palate: Pipe tobacco, toffee, and chocolate unite with spices, leather, chestnuts, and pralines

Finish: Long, lingering, and luxurious

50

Bowmore 50 year Old Whisky

A jaw-dropping release from Bowmore, the last in their astonishing Vaults series, the Bowmore 1969 is a 50 year old single malt Scotch whisky. Over five decades of patient maturation went into making this incredible whisky, bringing together spirit that was aged in both American oak ex-bourbon casks and Spanish oak ex-Oloroso sherry casks at a natural cask strength of 46.9% ABV. The beautiful presentation case was created by master craftsman John Galvin, inspired by the rugged warehouse where the whisky spent 50 years of slumber. An admirable tribute to Bowmore's legacy.

Close-up of Bowmore 1969 bottle with acid-etched copper and charred wood presentation box
Close-up of Shou Sugi Ban charred wooden presentation box for Bowmore 1969 whisky

1969 50 Year Old Tasting Note

Colour: Burnished chestnut

Nose: Freesia, dried geranium, and lilies of the valley merge with the aromas of Chablis, citrus fruits, and gooseberries, followed by sweeter notes of acacia honey, apple pie, vanilla pods, and cream

Palate: Initially dry and floral with notes of carnations, developing into sweeter notes of lemon meringue, grilled almonds, and light crème caramel fudge, with a hint of white pepper, nutmeg oak spices, and light coconut

Finish: Lightly sweet and warm with subtle floral notes and malty flavours

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"Defined, shaped and crafted by time" Bowmore 40 year old whisky bottle cap

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