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Bowmore 18 Year Old: Islay's Oldest Distillery at Its Most Refined — 1779, No. 1 Vaults Below Sea Level

Name: Bowmore 18 Year Old: Islay's Oldest Distillery at Its Most Refined — 1779, No. 1 Vaults Below Sea Level
Brand: Bowmore Distillery
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7.5 (1 reviews)

7.5 /10

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Distillery: Bowmore Distillery
Type: Scotch
Age: 18 Years
ABV: 43% ABV
Price: £129.00

Bowmore 18 Year Old is a Scotch whisky made by Bowmore Distillery. ABV: 43% ABV. Age: 18 Years. Our expert rating is 7.5/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft peat, polished leather, brine, weathered rope — then toffee, vanilla, candied orange, dark chocolate — civilised and balanced

Palate

Medium-bodied — melon and fruity sweetness upfront, gentle peat, sherry influence, white pepper spice — more fruit-forward than expected for Islay

Finish

Long and warm — peat and leather resurging, smoke, tar, brine lingering — a civilised Islay dram

Expert Review

7.5/10

From Islay's oldest distillery (1779), on the shores of Loch Indaal. Uses floor maltings. Its legendary No. 1 Vaults — the oldest Scotch maturation warehouse, partially below sea level — contribute to the maritime character. Matured in ex-bourbon barrels and sherry casks. Replaced the 17 Year Old in 2007. More refined and approachable than younger expressions.