Bowmore lends itself particularly well to Port Wood finishes and this classic but discontinued Dawn bottling oozes' quality. Russet in colour, this full bodied malt takes on an interesting perspective. Distinctly Bowmore on first nosing, the port then imparts its rich full fruit characteristics.

Bowmore

Bowmore Distillery was established on the Isle of Islay off the west coast of Scotland by John Simpson in 1779. Situated in Bowmore by the shore of Loch Indaal it is the oldest working distillery on Islay and one of the oldest malt whisky distilleries in Scotland. Bowmore Distillery continues to produce a proportion of its malted barley on its own traditional malting floors and malt kilns. Visitors are welcomed in the Bowmore visitor centre where distillery tours are available in addition to Bowmore Distillery cottages to rent. Bowmore Distillery is a participant in Feis Isle, the Islay Festival of Malt and Music.

Robust on the aplate, grapes and plumbs add a rich sweetness. If still mineral water is desired with this dram, be careful to add only the tiniest amount so the ruby port essences can still be enjoyed.