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Bowmore 12 Year Old, Bourbon & Sherry Cask, 1980, 43%, 1L
Bowmore

Bowmore 12 Year Old, Bourbon & Sherry Cask, 1980, 43%, 1L

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 31
Average Score
Avg 87
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Description

The oldest operational distillery on the isle of Islay, built in 1779. Today it is part of the Suntory Group, having been acquired by the Japanese company in 1994. Under their ownership is has been nurtured into one of the most collectable names in Scotch whisky. The oldest operational distillery on the isle of Islay, built in 1779. Today it is part of the Suntory Group, having been acquired by th ...

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2026SGD 576.27
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2026SGD 536.52
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Cask type
Bourbon & Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
35
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
Cylindrical box
Series highlights
Classic 1980s Bowmore dumpy bottle; Morrison's Bowmore era, before the Suntory takeover.
Historical context
1980s Morrison's Bowmore era, before the distillery was taken over by Suntory in 1989.
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Gentle peat smoke, lemon zest, heather, sea salt, and honey. Coastal smoke and ash with bergamot, orange, and floral notes.
Palate
Balanced layers of citrus, smoke, toffee, brine, and dried fruit. Honeyed with vanilla, perfumed smoke, and coastal elements. Orchard fruit, lemon, and dark chocolate.
Finish
Long and warming, with lingering oak, soft smoke, and dark chocolate. Sea spray, dry grass, ash, and citrus. Delicate notes of sea spray and smoke.

85 / 100 · Based on 1 published review.

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