Description
Bowmore 18 year old
Bowmore 18 is the beautifully crafted single malt from one of Islay's most famous distillery. The whisky has a pleasant smokey palate that is followed by rich and spicy notes of chocolate and caramel. It has earned prestigious awards worldwide and is recommended by connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike.
Bowmore distillery
Bowmore Distillery is located in Islay. It was founded in 1779 and like many distilleries it went through many sells and acquisitions throughout its history. The most notable acquisition took place in 1963, when production capacity increased, and 1994 when the distillery was bought by the Suntory group from Japan.
From then on Bowmore introduced a range of whiskies with different age statements. These days, the distillery is on of very few distilleries to still have its malting floors operational. Although there are 3 malting floors at the distillery, the vast majority of the barley comes from maltings at different locations.
Its whisky has a distinctive and predominantly smokey flavour. Phenolic and medicinal flavours are subdued. The distillery uses cloudy wort and a short fermentation period of just 48 hours.