Bowmore

Bowmore Claret, Bordeaux Wine Cask, 1999, 56%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 13
Average Score
Avg 88
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Description

Claret has become a sought-after old expression from Bowmore, finished in Bordeaux wine casks from wineries owned by Suntory and released in 1999. This limited edition single malt was aged for 12 years in traditional bourbon and sherry barrels before being finished for 18 months in Bordeaux (Claret) wine casks and bottled at cask strength.

Change+27.6%
LatestSGD 1,632
HighSGD 1,632
LowSGD 999
SGD 1,708SGD 1,446SGD 1,185SGD 923Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 4Oct 6Jun 8Aug 4 - SGD 1,279 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 4, 2025Sep 8 - SGD 1,249 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Sep 8 - SGD 999 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Oct 6 - SGD 1,049 - Whisky Auctioneer - Oct 6, 2025Mar 9 - SGD 1,081 - Whisky Auctioneer - Mar 9, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 1,632 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026

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Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 8, 2026SGD 1,631.96
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Mar 9, 2026SGD 1,081.24
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Oct 6, 2025SGD 1,048.77
Cask type
Bourbon & Sherry Cask, Bordeaux Wine 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
12000
Has box
Yes
Closure
N.A
Presentation
Tube
Series highlights
Claret
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Travel Retail
Allocation
Travel Retail
Nose
Gentle soft fruit, smokey whisps, mild peat, light caramel, sweet citric tang, savory juicy fruits, smoked venison, chocolate, roses.
Palate
Soft fruits from the wine cask finish, underlying peat smoke, sea salt tang, warm honey, dates, oak, sandalwood.
Finish
Long, earthy, smoky notes, lightly tannic, very fruity, mellow with finesse and elegance, fire of Islay.
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