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Bowmore The Finesse of a Fragrant Furnace 18 Year Old, Bourbon & Oloroso Hogshead, 2004, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 56.9%
Bowmore

Bowmore The Finesse of a Fragrant Furnace 18 Year Old, Bourbon & Oloroso Hogshead, 2004, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 56.9%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 24
Average Score
Avg 89
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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. A private members club established by Pip Hills in 1983. It has flagship members bars in Edinburgh, Glasgow and London, and partner venu ...

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Feb 8, 2026SGD 298.45
Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Nov 30, 2025SGD 340.88
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Oct 6, 2025SGD 299.64
Region
Islay
Age
18 Years
Vintage
2004
Bottled
2023
ABV
56.9%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Bowmore
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Bourbon & Oloroso Hogsheads
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
1173
Has box
N.A
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
N.A
Series highlights
Rare Release, The Finesse of a Fragrant Furnace
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Islay Whisky Festival 2023
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Maritime, floral, and musky with subtle smoke, tropical fruit, and fragrant flowers. Notes of scorched watermelon, tarry ropes, iodine, and salty citrus.
Palate
Oily, tropical, and floral with dried mango, pineapple, custard, and buttery pastries. Maritime salt, grill smoke, charred pineapple, toasted coconut, and rich earthy smoke.
Finish
Long and lingering with salt, sweet tropical fruits, rich carbolic smoke, eucalyptus, and sea air. Hints of chocolate and red apple.
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