Bowmore Infrequent Flyers Single Virgin Oak Cask #2690 Whisky 24 Year Old · 1997 Vintage
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A Bowmore single malt from the Infrequent Flyers series, this 24 year old was distilled in 1997 and bottled in 2021 from a virgin oak cask number 2690 at 48.4% ABV. The release was limited to 252 bottles.
Maturation in virgin oak imparts bold wood spice, toasted oak and structural depth to Bowmore’s classic peated Islay character. The influence of fresh oak complements the distillery’s coastal smoke and maritime notes, creating a distinctive expression where intense oak-driven layers sit alongside rich peat and subtle sweetness in a long-aged single cask release.
Product Details
Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep amber with copper highlights and a burnished mahogany glow.
Nose
Vanilla and toasted oak rise from the glass, backed by bold wood spice. Virgin oak adds structure as Bowmore’s coastal smoke and maritime brine unfold—peat, sea-salt and iodine mingling with a subtle sweetness that hints at a long, balanced evolution.
Palate
Medium to full-bodied on the palate, the virgin oak delivers bold spice and toasted oak, building a structured spine beneath Bowmore’s classic peat. Coastal salt and maritime notes mesh with smoky, briny hints, while a touch of sweetness softens the oak’s grip. The result is a long, layered finish where oak and peat entwine.
Finish
Long, elegant finish where warm vanilla and toasted oak from virgin oak mingle with Bowmore’s coastal peat. Sea-salt notes endure as oak tannins tighten, delivering a drying, resinous finale that lingers with ember-smoked warmth and a final kiss of sweetness.