Bowmore 11 years 1979 - 1990 75cl

Some bottles are more than whisky – they’re pieces of liquid history. This 11-year-old Bowmore, distilled in 1979 and bottled in 1990 by Cadenhead, comes in the iconic brown dumpy bottle with a black label. From an era when Bowmore offered bold, medicinal, smoky power with flashes of bright citrus and maritime notes. Serge Valentin of WhiskyFun gave this whisky an impressive 91 points, calling it “oily, salty, extreme – and loved it.” A true Islay powerhouse with no apologies.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense and medicinal. Camphor, eucalyptus, and Vicks Vaporub burst out, followed by pine smoke, sauna oils, and liquorice. With water: fresh lemongrass, lemon soda, and a hint of soot emerge. Wild and fascinating.

Palate

Explosive and punchy. Smoked sweets, pinesap drops, and pineapple candies hit first. Then come bitter herbs and Fernet Branca. With water: thicker and oilier, with sooty lemons, white pepper, and less peat but more brine. A bold flavor journey.

Finish

Long and salty with lingering lemon notes. A touch of ginger adds bite in the aftertaste. The finish is as bold and enduring as the dram itself.

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Bowmore Distillery

Bowmore Distillery is located on the shores of Loch Indaal in Bowmore, the capital of the island of Islay. Established in 1779, Bowmore is one of Scotland's oldest legal distilleries and has a rich history of craft whisky production.

A unique feature of Bowmore Distillery is the use of its own traditional malting floors, with the barley being hand-turned on floors within the distillery. This traditional process, combined with the use of locally sourced peat, gives Bowmore whiskies their distinctive balance of smokiness and fruity complexity.

Bowmore whiskies are matured in a combination of ex-bourbon casks and sherry casks, contributing to their deep and complex flavour profile with notes of honey, lemon, sea salt and a subtle smokiness. Its location on the shores of Loch Indaal also provides maritime influences, which are reflected in the whiskies' character.

The combination of historical tradition, unique production methods and the influence of the Islay environment makes Bowmore an iconic name in the world of Scotch single malt whisky.

Cadenhead

Cadenhead, known in full as William Cadenhead Ltd, is the world's oldest independent bottler of Scotch whisky. Founded in 1842 in Aberdeen, Scotland, the company is known for its high-quality, authentic whiskies and other spirits. Cadenhead has a long and rich history and enjoys worldwide esteem among whisky lovers and collectors.

History

Cadenhead was founded in 1842 by George Duncan, but soon William Cadenhead, Duncan's brother-in-law, took over the company. Under his leadership, the company grew into a respected name in the whisky trade. Initially known as a wine and spirits merchant, Cadenhead soon developed into a leading bottler of Scotch whisky. In 1972, the company was sold to J. & A. Mitchell & Co. Ltd, the parent company of Springbank Distillery in Campbeltown. This marked a new phase in Cadenhead's history, integrating the company with one of Scotland's best-known distilleries.