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Bowmore Bicentenary 15 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 1979, 43%
Bowmore

Bowmore Bicentenary 15 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 1979, 43%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 30
Average Score
Avg 91
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Description

This Bowmore 1964 Bicentenary bottling was released in 1979 to commemorate the distillery's 200th anniversary, which was founded in 1779. It is considered a landmark collectible from Islay and is highly sought after. The whisky was distilled in 1964 and matured in Sherry casks. Bowmore is the oldest operational distillery on Islay, known for its floor maltings and its location on the shores of Lochindaal. This expression is regarded by some experts as one of the best Bowmore malts ever produced. The bottle is presented in an ancient replica decanter and comes with an original presentation case.

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LowSGD 3,733
SGD 4,807SGD 4,411SGD 4,014SGD 3,618Price (SGD)Observed dateNov 9Apr 6May 19Nov 9 - SGD 3,733 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 4,145 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Apr 6 - SGD 4,692 - Whisky Auctioneer - Apr 6, 2026May 19 - SGD 4,148 - Whisky.Auction - May 19, 2026

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Whisky.AuctionAuction Sold Price - May 19, 2026SGD 4,148.11
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Apr 6, 2026SGD 4,692.31
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Dec 1, 2025SGD 4,144.68
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
20400
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork with wax seal
Presentation
Bottle with box
Series highlights
Bicentenary
Historical context
Bicentenary (1779-1979)
Special release
Bicentenary Release
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Fruity with dates, figs, jujubes, black currant/Ribena, musty old bookshelves, dunnage warehouse, balsamic reduction, wild garlic, Daikon radish, eucalyptus, dark chocolate, and cinnamon.
Palate
Sherry forward with fruity and floral tea notes like strawberry jam and hibiscus tea, along with musty-funky notes. Rounded and elegant, balancing light smoke and maritime saltiness with honeyed sweetness, subtle spice, and mature wood.
Finish
Medium in length with charred oak and rambutan, leading to a long, softly smoky conclusion.
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