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Signatory Bowmore 32 years

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(1)€5,789Scotland, Islay, Single Malt

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Bowmore has been distilling on Islay since 1779, making it the oldest distillery on the island. That long history runs deep in every cask. Independent bottler Signatory identified this single malt as something worth waiting for. A long maturation gave the spirit real depth and complexity. The core is malty and round, with fresh fruit and pineapple playing off the weight. Tropical sweetness lifts the whole thing. A drop of water coaxes out even more fruit. Best enjoyed neat, taken slowly.

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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 Signatory Bowmore 32 years

Signatory Bowmore 32 years is a single malt Scotch whisky from Bowmore distillery on the Isle of Islay. Bottled by independent firm Signatory without added colouring, it shows every year of its time in barrel. The deep amber tone comes from the wood alone. It sits at 46% ABV, enough to carry 32 years of character without diluting it. Bowmore is the oldest licensed distillery on Islay, first recorded in 1779. It is also Scotland's second oldest distillery, and carries the name of the island's capital town. The centrepiece of the distillery is the No.1 Vaults, a maturation warehouse that is the oldest in Scotland. The vault sits below sea level, next to the town's sea wall. Cold air and high humidity keep evaporation to around one per cent a year. That is why long-aged Bowmore whiskies accumulate such depth. Thirty-two years in those conditions shapes a spirit in particular ways. The malty foundation is present throughout, grounding everything else. Fresh fruit weaves through from nose to finish, lively and persistent. Pineapple stands out on the palate, bright and assertive. Tropical fruit adds further layers, bringing sweetness without heaviness. The weight is real but the spirit stays light on its feet. This is a Bowmore that has spent three decades developing its voice. Signatory is a long-established Scottish independent bottler known for choosing casks with care. The release philosophy is straightforward: find the best casks, bottle without interference, and let the whisky speak. Signatory Bowmore 32 years is a clear expression of that approach. This Islay single malt has nothing to hide. Drink it neat and let the full picture come through.