Bowmore 9YO

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 9YO is a characterful Islay single malt balancing gentle peat smoke with a rich, approachable sweetness. The nose opens with soft coastal smoke, sea salt and charred oak, followed by dark fruit, orange peel, vanilla and a touch of warming spice. On the palate, notes of caramel, dried berries and malted biscuit mingle with earthy peat, pepper and subtle maritime salinity, giving it a rounded yet smoky profile. The finish is medium in length, leaving lingering impressions of sweet oak, dark fruit, spice and a pleasantly dry, smoky warmth.