Bowmore : 15 Years

The richness and expression of a Single Malt Whisky by Bowmore

The estate

For over 240 years Bowmore has been making Scotch whiskies renowned for their quality and refinement. The oldest distillery on the island of Islay, Scotland, Bowmore enhances its know-how, still today artisanal, through a vast range of great whiskies. Over the years, Bowmore has become a reference for whisky collectors and connoisseurs.

The distillery

The Bowmore distillery looks after a terroir with some of the oldest black stone strata in the world. If this house of Single Malt Scotch Whisky puts time at the centre of its winemaking process in its legendary Vault No.1 cellar, the same is true for its terroir. Time has indeed shaped its landscapes and enriched its black stone strata with natural elements, conferring on the taste a balance and a complexity that are the hallmark of the house's timeless style.

Whisky making and ageing

This Bowmore 15 Years is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon casks and then further aged for 3 years in Oloroso Sherry casks.

Characteristics and tasting tips for Bowmore 15 Years

Tasting

Colour
The colour is of a beautiful golden hue.

Nose
The nose is intense, unveiling peaty notes (rubber, smoke) as well as dark chocolate and toasted nuts.

Palate
The palate entices with its complexity, through its woody notes (smoked wood, cedar), chocolate and tobacco. The finish is enduring, releasing a delicious salinity.

To serve

For the best tasting, it is recommended to drink this whisky neat, with ice or with a dash of cold water.