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Bowmore Circa 1980's 12 Year Old, 43%
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Bowmore Circa 1980's 12 Year Old, 43%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 13
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

This Bowmore 12 Year Old is presented in a distinctive and collectible dumpy bottle from the 1980s production era. It is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, bottled at 43% ABV in a 1 Litre format, often released for duty-free markets. This expression captures the traditional, heavy coastal essence crafted by Morrison's Bowmore Distillery before modern changes took place, representing a highly sought-after, historic flavor profile.

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - May 10, 2026SGD 515.96
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - May 10, 2026SGD 515.96
Cask type
Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
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
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
Tube
Series highlights
Dumpy Bottle
Historical context
1980s production era; Morrison's ownership
Special release
Duty Free; For Exportation Only
Allocation
Duty Free
Nose
Hints of metal polish and soot, combined with dried exotic fruits, tropical fruit teas, gentle, drying peat smoke, medicinal roots, honey, and waxy lemons. Aromatic tropical fruits like pink grapefruit and passion fruit blend with bold earthy peat smoke, coastal sea spray, and subtle medicinal menthol.
Palate
Superb and surprisingly peaty, with various exotic fruit notes, tending towards dried and crystallised ones, and exotic fruit tea impressions. Rich candy-like notes of sweet oranges and ripe peaches layered with traditional brown sugar, smooth milk chocolate, warm chimney soot, and gentle coastal brine.
Finish
Long, stunningly peaty, fresh, nervously coastal, showcasing many beautiful preserved exotic fruit notes. A complex and lingering end dominated by sweet malty characteristics, subtle spicy oak, drying citrus peel, and a final fading echo of rustic Islay smoke.
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