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Bowmore 24 Year Old 1996 McCrae's

Name: Bowmore 24 Year Old 1996 McCrae's
Brand: Bowmore
Price: 225.04 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

£225.04 GBP

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Embark on a voyage through Islay’s storied past with this Bowmore 24 Year Old 1996, a McCrae’s Single Cask release bottled in November 2020. Read more

Bowmore 24 Year Old 1996 McCrae's

£225.04 GBP

£187.53 ex VAT

Sale Sold out

Bottle Information

Bottler: Hunter Laing & Co.

Cask Type: Single Cask

Type: Single Malt

Volume: 70cl

Region: Islay

Vintage: 1996

Age: 24 Year Old

ABV: 53.2%

Tasting Notes

Nose: A gentle sea breeze introduces soft smoke and citrus peel, framed by hints of orchard fruits and a subtle vanilla sweetness Palate: Layers of peaty warmth, salted caramel, and understated tropical fruit notes, showing Bowmore’s famed equilibrium between smoke and sweetness Finish: Long and satisfying, with lingering brine, a mellow campfire glow, and a final flourish of cocoa-tinged peat

Embark on a voyage through Islay’s storied past with this Bowmore 24 Year Old 1996, a McCrae’s Single Cask release bottled in November 2020. With only 165 bottles drawn from the cask, this rare expression captures Bowmore’s classic balance of coastal peat and subtle fruitiness, refined by nearly a quarter-century of maturation. Each dram brims with maritime allure—an unadulterated glimpse into one of Scotland’s most iconic island distilleries.

Why We Think You’ll Love It:

24-year aged Islay malt, marrying Bowmore’s signature peat with an elegant fruity core
Single Cask exclusivity ensures a one-of-a-kind flavour profile—limited to just 165 bottles
Perfectly demonstrates Bowmore’s distinct coastal character and impeccable smoke-sweet balance
A McCrae’s selection, guaranteeing quality, authenticity, and collector appeal

Immerse yourself in the timeless essence of Bowmore with this extraordinary single cask release—an essential dram for peat enthusiasts and admirers of Islay’s iconic maritime style.

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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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