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The Bowmore 18 Year Old is an exceptional single malt, matured in sherry and bourbon casks, offering a unique depth of flavor. Its extended aging creates a perfect balance between fruity sweetness, woody notes, and Islay’s signature gentle smokiness.
On the nose, it unveils captivating aromas of dark chocolate, caramel, dried fruits, and soft spices, enhanced by a touch of elegant peat. The palate is velvety and rich, revealing deep flavors of cocoa, toasted oak, and prunes, with a refined smoky hint. The finish is long, warm, and intensely indulgent.
A beautifully balanced whisky, perfect for those who appreciate rich and complex single malts.
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Bowmore Distillery – The Elegance of Islay Whisky
Founded in 1779, Bowmore is one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries and a true gem of the island of Islay, renowned for its uniquely peated whiskies. Nestled by the sea, the distillery benefits from a distinctive coastal environment that influences the aging process of its precious single malts.
The Bowmore style is characterized by a delicate balance between peat smoke, fruity sweetness, and signature maritime notes. With time-honored craftsmanship and meticulous maturation in oak casks, each whisky develops remarkable depth and complexity.
Iconic expressions such as Bowmore 12-Year-Old, with its notes of honey, lemon, and gentle smoke, or the Bowmore 18-Year-Old, offering rich flavors of dark chocolate and dried fruits, showcase the excellence of this legendary distillery.
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