Bowmore

Bowmore Single Malt - Sherriff's 8 Year Old, 1973

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 27
Average Score
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Description

These old Bowmore single malts were bottled by Stanley P. Morrison in the late 1960s and 1970s. The company acquired Sherriff's Bowmore Distillery Ltd in 1963 and ran its as a subsidiary for many years (which is why the name continues to appear on the labels here). The oldest operational distillery on the isle of Islay, built in 1779. Today it is part of the Suntory Group, having been acquired by ...

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LatestSGD 2,167
HighSGD 3,477
LowSGD 2,167
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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 7, 2026SGD 2,167.29
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2026SGD 3,477.45
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 8, 2026SGD 2,868.31
Cask type
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Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
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Cask origin
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Cask no.
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Batch
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PPM
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Barley
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Fermentation
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Master distiller (bottling)
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Master distiller (distillation)
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Limited edition
No
Bottle count
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Has box
No
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
Cardboard presentation box
Series highlights
Sherriff's refers to former distillery owners J.B. Sherriff & Co. Ltd. and was a regular release of Bowmore single malt at the time.
Historical context
Bottled during the period of Stanley P. Morrison's ownership of Bowmore, after acquiring Sherriff's Bowmore Distillery Ltd in 1963.
Special release
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Allocation
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Nose
Ripe orchard fruits; Zesty citrus; Dried apricots; Warm cinnamon; Chamomile; Subtle oak vanilla.
Palate
Honeyed pear; Baked apple; Ginger spice; Toasted almond; Sea salt; Silky texture.
Finish
Sweet tobacco; Dark chocolate; Harmonious balance.
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