About this bottle
The Bowmore 15 Year Old Darkest Miniature is a 5cl (50ml) sample bottle of a highly regarded Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Celebrated for its deep, rich profile, this expression is famously finished in Oloroso sherry casks after spending its initial 12 years in ex-bourbon barrels.
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Bowmore 15 Year Old Darkest Miniature
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Specification
- Lot number
- 1081513
- Country
- Scotland
- Region
- Islay
- Size
- 5cl
- 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.