About this bottle
The Bowmore 15 Year Old Sherry Oak Cask is an Islay single malt Scotch whisky that was once known as "Darkest". It is celebrated for balancing Bowmore's traditional peat smoke with rich, sweet notes from its maturation in Oloroso sherry casks. This expression is aged for 15 years, including a finishing period in Oloroso sherry casks.
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Bowmore 15 Year Old - Sherry Oak Cask
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Ended 15th October 2026 · AUCTION #126 (OCT 26) · 16 bids
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Specification
- Lot number
- 1060361
- Country
- Scotland
- Region
- Islay
- Size
- 70cl
- Type
- Single Malt Whisky
- Age
- 15
- Number of Bottles
- 1
- Strength (%)
- 43%
- Distillery
- Bowmore
- Distillery Status
- Operational
About the distillery
Based in Islay, The Bowmore distillery was founded in 1779 by John P. Simpson. He named the distillery 'Bowmore' which is Gaelic for Great Reef. The Bowmore whiskies are all peaty with a floral and fruity notes.
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