Bowmore 21 Year Old 1996 Old Malt Cask

Name: Bowmore 21 Year Old 1996 Old Malt Cask
Brand: Bowmore
Price: 225.04 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

£225.04 GBP

£187.53 ex VAT

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Smokey

Spicy

Immerse yourself in the maritime allure of Bowmore 21 Year Old 1996, an Old Malt Cask release drawn from Refill Hogsheads (#14867) and bottled in March 2018. Read more

Bowmore 21 Year Old 1996 Old Malt Cask

£225.04 GBP

£187.53 ex VAT

Sale Sold out

Bottle Information

Bottler: Hunter Laing & Co.

Cask: #14867

Cask Type: Refill Hogshead

Type: Single Malt

Volume: 70cl

Region: Islay

Vintage: 1996

Age: 21 Year Old

ABV: 50.0%

No. of bottles: 300

Tasting Notes

Nose: Saline sea breeze mingles with gentle peat smoke, leading to hints of citrus zest, soft tropical fruit, and a backdrop of light vanilla oak Palate: Silky waves of smoked orchard fruit, charred wood, and a delicate brine note glide across the palate, punctuated by a mild peppery warmth Finish: Medium to long, unveiling lingering coastal peat, a touch of dark chocolate, and a final flourish of warm spice.

Immerse yourself in the maritime allure of Bowmore 21 Year Old 1996, an Old Malt Cask release drawn from Refill Hogsheads (#14867) and bottled in March 2018. With only 300 bottles available, this limited edition beautifully marries Bowmore’s signature coastal peat and subtle fruit characteristics, refined over two decades of patient Islay maturation. Unchill-filtered and bottled at an ideal strength, it captures the distillery’s classic smoky-sweet balance in every sip.

Why We Think You’ll Love It:

Showcases 21 years of slow Islay maturation, underscoring Bowmore’s hallmark maritime elegance
Refill Hogsheads add nuanced layers of oak without overshadowing the distillery’s smoky-sweet spirit
Part of the Old Malt Cask series, assuring a carefully curated single cask selection
Limited to 300 bottles, making it a sought-after expression for Bowmore enthusiasts and collectors

Embark on a journey through Islay’s shores with this captivating Bowmore—an enchanting fusion of gentle peat, coastal charm, and time-honored refinement.

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The Distillery

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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