Bowmore 15YO

The first distillery on Islay to receive a licence, Bowmore was officially founded in 1779. It is likely that the distillery's founder, David Simpson, had been distilling in Bowmore since shortly after his arrival on Islay in 1766. The distillery passed through four owners before 1963, when it was bought by the Morrison family, who subsequently sold to the Japanese whisky company Suntory in 1994.  Whisky from Bowmore Distillery is known for its smoky, sea-salt and tropical fruits character, with a citrus edge and subtle sweetness cutting through the rich palate.

Bowmore 15YO is a rich and elegant Islay single malt, marrying signature coastal peat smoke with deep sherried sweetness. The nose offers dark chocolate, raisins, dried figs and toffee, layered with orange peel, warming spice and a gentle maritime smokiness. On the palate, rich dried fruit, caramel and cocoa mingle with roasted nuts, oak spice and soft earthy peat, creating a full-bodied and beautifully balanced character. The finish is long and warming, with lingering notes of dark fruit, chocolate, spice and refined smoke.