Bowmore Single Malt

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Bowmore Single Malt is a Islay Single Malt Scotch whisky produced by the Bowmore Distillery in Bowmore, Scotland. Founded in 1779, it is the oldest legal distillery on the isle of Islay. It is owned and operated by Morrison Bowmore, which in turn is owned by Suntory of Japan.

Bowmore is known for producing a wide variety of whiskies of different ages and finishes. While this practice may be considered a marketing ploy rather than an effective technique for improving quality, it has enabled the company to offer an eclectic range of taste and price.

Varieties

Bowmore Legend: Their least expensive bottling. No age is printed but it is an 8 - 10 year old malt. 40% alcohol by volume.
Bowmore Surf: Same as the Legend, for the European market.
Bowmore 12 Year Old: A standard Islay whisky. 40% abv.
Bowmore Mariner 15 year old: A slighted older variety. 43% abv.
Bowmore Darkest: As the name suggests, their darkest whisky. Aged in ex-bourbon casks and finished in Oloroso butts. 43% abv.
Bowmore Dawn: Aged in ex-bourbon and finished in Ruby Port casks. One of their strongest varieties: 51.5% abv. No age given.
Bowmore Dusk: Aged 12 years in ex-bourbon and finished in Bordeaux red wine casks. 50% abv.
Bowmore 17 Year Old: The next stage above the 15 year old Mariner. 43 % abv.
Bowmore 21 Year Old: Their oldest commonly available bottling. 43% abv.
Bowmore Cask Strength: Bottled straight from the cask. 56% abv.

A 5 year old bottling of Bowmore is sold under the McClelland's brand name.

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