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Bowmore Mission Gold 23 Year Old, Bourbon Hogshead & Port Pipe Cask, 2001, Murray McDavid, 50.3%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 31
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Description

This Bowmore 23 Year Old 2001 Mission Gold, independently bottled by Murray McDavid, is a rare and collectible Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Distilled in 2001 and matured for 23 years, it began its journey in traditional oak casks (Bourbon Hogshead) before an exquisite 15-year finishing period in specially selected Port pipes. This expression showcases Bowmore's signature balance of peat smoke, fruit, and coastal influence, delivering a bold and assertive dram with deep power and rich, layered complexity.

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The Whisky WorldVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 719.67
Region
Islay
Age
23 Years
Vintage
2001
Bottled
2024
ABV
50.3%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Bowmore
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Bourbon Hogshead & Port Pipe
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Murray McDavid
Peated
Peated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
25
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
876
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Mission Gold series, known for old, rare, and exceptional whiskies
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Limited Release
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Rich and aromatic, with notes of gentle peat smoke, red berries, citrus zest, honeyed malt, soft oak, hints of spice, wine sweetness, cherry blossom, and cocoa. It has a complex and elegant aroma with a sea breeze in the background, subtle sweetness of dried fruits like figs, apricots, and jammy plums, broken by vanilla and a touch of oak.
Palate
Full-bodied, oily, and layered, offering flavors of smoky peat, dark fruits, toffee, malt sweetness, warming spice, coastal embers, rose water, and dark honey. It presents a distinct mineral and petroleum note, reminiscent of an 'old wardrobe,' wax, damp stone, or oil paint, balanced by dry fruitiness (baked apples, dried plums), caramel, and spices like cinnamon and ginger.
Finish
Long, elegant, dry, and mineral, with lingering smoke, sweet red fruits, spice, refined oak, ripe fruits, sweet peat, and a hint of liquorice. The petroleum note persists, accompanied by a slight bitterness of oak, peaty smoke, sea salt, and a delicate tartness of dried fruit skins.
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