Bowmore 1997 Exceptional Cask
Cask Type: Butt
Cask Number: #89
Bottled: 2024
Age: 27
Region: Islay
No. of bottles: 100
ABV: 53%
Release: BB&R Retail Exclusive Bottling
Tasting Notes
The palate reveals cracked black pepper atop fresh Islay oysters, complemented by an oily and full texture. As it transitions to the finish this crescendo of flavour gradually ebbs away, akin to the slow retreat of tides on Bowmore beach.
Distillery
Bowmore Distillery, situated on the rugged Hebridean Island of Islay, was founded in 1779 and is the second oldest distillery in Scotland today. The distillery's location on this windswept isle has played an important part in determining the legendary smoky and rich character of the single malt whisky it produces.
From this iconic Islay distillery comes a whisky of contemplative complexity, fitting for its venerable age. The nose greets you with soft charcoal embers, interwoven with the freshness of a gentle sea breeze. As the aroma evolves, a subtle minerality and a whisper of chalk come to the fore, beautifully underpinned by hints of juicy tropical fruits.