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Bowmore Islay Whisky
Whether you need to buy a present for Christmas or deserve a fine treat for yourself, this is the whisky you want.
Is Bowmore a good whisky?
Bowmore is one of the most respected whiskies on this funny little planet of ours. Made at Islay’s oldest distillery (dating back to 1779), it’s known for maintaining a traditional approach, including the painstaking process of floor malting its own barley.
The effort is worth it for the whisky it produces. Rich in smoke and sherry, this is a whisky that reflects the place it's made. Amid Islay’s wild beauty, the fierce seas and Hebridean winds, the whisky seems to harness those elements to produce the ultimate antidote to harsh winters.
With Christmas on the horizon, Bowmore becomes an obvious choice. The sherried whisky flavours are festive in nature, pure dried fruit, cinnamon, and roasted nuts, while the smokiness in the spirit brings a toasty, comforting warmth.
It might be the oldest distillery on Islay, but you can measure Bowmore by its last bottle.
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