Bowmore

Aged 30 Years Batch #1

45.3% ABV • Whisky • 700ml • Sold Out

Single Malt Whisky from Islay in Scotland

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PRODUCER
Bowmore

BOTTLER
Official Distillery Release by Beam Suntory

AGE
30 Years Aged, Distilled 1989

CASK TYPE
Ex-Sherry & Ex-Bourbon

RELEASE
Strath Exclusive In BC Cask Strength Limited Edition Release Of 2580 Bottles

CHILL-FILTRATION
No

ADDED COLOUR
No

PEAT SMOKED
Yes

From The Distillery

Distilled in 1989, this rare single malt whisky has been carefully nurtured for three decades in our finest Sherry hogsheads and Bourbon barrels. Bottled at a cask strength of 45.3%, this 30-Year-Old is a celebration of Bowmore’s rich fruity and subtly smoky style. With only 2580 bottles available in 2020, Bowmore 30-Year-Old inspired by the terrain that surrounds the Bowmore Distillery and the legendary landscape that defines our whisky. Capturing the art of time, this whisky takes cues from the detailed markings on driftwood and the refined polish of sea glass, reflecting its eternal connection with Islay.

COLOUR: Burnished gold
NOSE: Heather honey, bananas and peaches, with pineapple, vanilla and butterscotch.
TASTE: Tropical fruits with honey sweetness, subtle peat smoke and hints of eucalyptus.
FINISH: Mouth warming, with ripe fruits lingering on the tongue.

From The Distillery

Distilled in 1989, this rare single malt whisky has been carefully nurtured for three decades in our finest Sherry hogsheads and Bourbon barrels. Bottled at a cask strength of 45.3%, this 30-Year-Old is a celebration of Bowmore’s rich fruity and subtly smoky style. With only 2580 bottles available in 2020, Bowmore 30-Year-Old inspired by the terrain that surrounds the Bowmore Distillery and the legendary landscape that defines our whisky. Capturing the art of time, this whisky takes cues from the detailed markings on driftwood and the refined polish of sea glass, reflecting its eternal connection with Islay.

COLOUR: Burnished gold
NOSE: Heather honey, bananas and peaches, with pineapple, vanilla and butterscotch.
TASTE: Tropical fruits with honey sweetness, subtle peat smoke and hints of eucalyptus.
FINISH: Mouth warming, with ripe fruits lingering on the tongue.

Discover Bowmore

Bowmore

Bowmore holds the distinction of being Islay’s oldest licensed distillery, officially established in 1779, though whispers of earlier activity linger like peat smoke in a warehouse. Situated in the island’s capital, it sits almost politely between the fierce south coast malts and the gentler northeastern styles, offering a whisky that bridges tradition and elegance.

The distillery is famed not just for its age but for its remarkable balance. While peat smoke is certainly present, it is rarely aggressive, often intertwined with floral notes, citrus, and an unmistakable maritime saltiness. This harmony is no accident. Bowmore employs a combination of traditional techniques, including its own floor maltings, which supply a portion of the distillery’s peated barley, and a long fermentation that invites complexity into the wash before it even reaches the stills.

Maturation occurs in some of the most storied warehouses in Scotland, most notably the legendary No. 1 Vaults. These stone chambers lie below sea level, where Atlantic winds creep in with salty fingers and contribute to the whisky’s coastal character. Sherry and bourbon casks, often reused for decades, lend further nuance to the spirit.

Bowmore has played many roles throughout its long history, from wartime storage depot to quiet classic among collectors. Yet at its core, it remains a whisky of subtlety and poise, revealing its secrets slowly and never in haste.

Whisky Folk Review

As sampled by our members

The below is the average score out of 5 from our members, and the flavour profile which was voted to be the most prominent.

4.7

Rich & Round

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