Bowmore
Cask #17078

Bowmore 22 Year Old 1996 Old Malt Cask 20th Anniversary

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Bowmore 22 Year Old 1996 Old Malt Cask 20th Anniversary is a rare and highly collectible Islay single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Hunter Laing & Co. Read more
Bowmore 22 Year Old 1996 Old Malt Cask 20th Anniversary
Prix habituel £395.00 GBP
Prix habituel Prix promotionnel £395.00 GBP
£329.17 ex VAT
En vente Épuisé

Bottle Information

Bottler: Hunter Laing & Co.
Cask: #17078
Cask Type: single cask
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Volume: 70cl
Region: Islay
Vintage: 1996
Age: 22 Year Old
ABV: 50.00%

Tasting Notes

Nose Aromatic and balanced, with notes of gentle peat smoke, citrus zest, honeyed malt, sea air, and soft vanilla, alongside hints of spice. Palate Smooth and layered, offering flavours of smoky peat, lemon, orchard fruits, toffee, and subtle spice, supported by refined oak. Finish Long and elegant, with lingering smoke, citrus, maritime notes, and delicate oak sweetness.

Bowmore 22 Year Old 1996 Old Malt Cask 20th Anniversary is a rare and highly collectible Islay single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Hunter Laing & Co. to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of their Old Malt Cask series. Distilled in 1996 and matured for 22 years in a single cask (#17078), this exceptional expression was bottled in August 2018, with just 268 bottles released.

Crafted at Bowmore Distillery, this single cask release showcases the distillery’s signature balance of peat smoke, fruit, and coastal influence. Extended maturation has refined the whisky into a beautifully poised dram, where gentle smoke, citrus, and subtle sweetness combine with soft oak to deliver depth and elegance.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • Rare Islay single malt Scotch whisky from Bowmore Distillery
  • Distilled 1996, bottled August 2018
  • Matured for 22 years in single cask #17078
  • Limited release of 268 bottles
  • Bottled by Hunter Laing & Co. for the Old Malt Cask 20th Anniversary series
  • A beautifully balanced Bowmore with refined peat and coastal character

The Bowmore 22 Year Old 1996 Old Malt Cask 20th Anniversary is a superbly matured and increasingly scarce single malt, offering balance, complexity, and classic Islay character. A superb addition for collectors and connoisseurs of long-aged peated whisky.

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Bowmore
Bowmore Distillery, founded by David Simpson in 1779 on the shores of Loch Indaal on the Isle of Islay, is recognized as one of the oldest working distilleries on Islay and among the earliest malt whisky distilleries in Scotland. Renowned for its dedication to traditional production methods, Bowmore still malts a portion of its barley on heritage malting floors and uses its own malt kilns—a practice that contributes to its distinct Islay single malt character. Actively participating in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music, Bowmore offers special bottlings during this vibrant celebration, further cementing its reputation among whisky enthusiasts. Popular official releases include the Bowmore 12 Year Old, 15 Year Old, and 25 Year Old, each showcasing the distillery’s hallmark fusion of peat smoke and maritime influence that has made Bowmore an essential name in Scotch whisky history.
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