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Bowmore Natural Cask Strength 16 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, 2005, 51.8%
Bowmore

Bowmore Natural Cask Strength 16 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, 2005, 51.8%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 35
Average Score
Avg 84
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Description

The oldest operational distillery on the isle of Islay, built in 1779. Today it is part of the Suntory Group, having been acquired by the Japanese company in 1994. Under their ownership is has been nurtured into one of the most collectable names in Scotch whisky. The oldest operational distillery on the isle of Islay, built in 1779. Today it is part of the Suntory Group, having been acquired by th ...

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2026SGD 476.91
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Region
Islay
Age
16 Years
Vintage
1989
Bottled
2005
ABV
51.8%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Bowmore
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
134 Bourbon Casks
Batch
134 casks
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
134
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Limited Edition, Natural Cask Strength, 1989 Edition
Historical context
Suntory bought 35% in Morrison-Bowmore in 1989, leading to changes in Bowmore's marketing and product releases.
Special release
Limited Edition
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Inviting notes of candied fruits, rich toffee, delicate marzipan, sea salt, brine, and a distinctive Bowmore smokiness, with hints of apple, green olive, and floral notes.
Palate
Dazzling, multi-layered peat with creamy vanilla, peanut brittle, dark chocolate, sour apple, woodsmoke, caramel, brine, lemon citrus, and delicate soft fruit.
Finish
Long, graceful, and smooth, lingering with subtle sweetness, excellent vanilla involvement, smoky oak, and a dash of buttery kipper.
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