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Bowmore 23 years Port Matured

fruity malty
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(3)€435Scotland, Islay, Single Malt

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Bowmore became Islay's first legal distillery in 1779, built on the shore of Loch Indaal. Deep within its walls sits the No.1 Vaults, a warehouse cut below sea level. Salt air seeps through the stone there. This Port cask matured release carries that maritime character forward. Dried apricot, ripe plum, and dark raisins & sultanas fill the glass. Warm spice and oak round out the finish. Decades of quiet ageing give it real weight without losing freshness. Pour it neat and let the sweetness unfold slowly. It rewards patience, sip after sip, and leaves you wanting another pour.

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Bowmore

Bowmore is a Scotch whisky distillery located in the town of Bowmore on the Scottish island of Islay. It is one of the oldest distilleries on the island, having been established in 1779 by local merchant David Simson. Bowmore is known for producing a range of peated and unpeated single malt whiskies. The distillery sources its water from the nearby Laggan River, which is said to contribute to the unique character of its whiskies. The barley used in production is malted on site using traditional floor malting techniques. The distillery has its own cooperage, where skilled craftsmen create and repair casks used for maturing the whisky.

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About the Bowmore 23 years Port Matured

Bowmore 23 years Port Matured opens with dried apricot and ripe plum on the nose. It comes from Bowmore, the oldest licensed distillery on Islay. Founded in 1779, Bowmore sits on the shores of Loch Indaal in Scotland. This single malt Scotch whisky spends twenty-three years slowly maturing in oak. A finish in Port casks adds deep, sweet fruit character to every sip. Raisins & sultanas and warm spice round out its rich profile. Bowmore's warehouses sit right on Loch Indaal's shoreline on Islay. The distillery's famous No.1 Vaults dates back to 1779. It is the oldest maturation warehouse still in use in Scotland. Part of the vault sits below sea level, cooled by the loch. Salt air seeps through the stone walls during maturation. That coastal influence helps shape Bowmore's signature briny, fruity character. Only about one percent of the spirit evaporates there each year. On the palate, Bowmore 23 years Port Matured turns rich and malty. Dried fruit and fresh fruit flavours layer over a base of vanilla. A touch of white pepper adds gentle heat to the finish. Pepper and wood notes linger alongside the sweetness of dark fruit. At 50.8% ABV, the whisky feels full without losing balance. The Port cask finish keeps the fruit character bright throughout. Each sip rewards patience, so drink it slowly and neat. Bowmore remains one of Islay's most storied distilleries. Its whisky making history stretches back more than two centuries. This 23 year old Port Matured expression shows that legacy well. Long ageing gives the spirit real depth and complexity. The Port cask finish sets it apart from standard Bowmore releases. It suits anyone who enjoys rich, fruit driven single malt Scotch whisky. Serve it neat in a tulip glass to appreciate its full range of flavour.