Bowmore The Ultimate Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 11 Year Old · 1989 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery-bronze highlights and a warm reddish-gold glow.

Nose

Coastal smoke and sea-salt lift a velvet blanket of vanilla-malt. Orange zest and dried fig mingle with a gentle sherry warmth, cocoa and toasted almond. The peat remains refined, Bowmore’s maritime drama unfolding with elegance and restraint.

Palate

A silken coastal peat smoke, brine and ash mingle with sherry-soaked fruit. Rich notes of dried fig, raisin and dark chocolate ride atop creamy vanilla and toffee, while peppery spice threads a lingering, smoky finish.

Finish

An enduring maritime finish of sea-salted peat, slowly fading into the sweetness from sherry-cask maturity—rich dried fruit, cocoa and orange peel. Subtle spice warms the palate as polished oak lingers, leaving a final whisper of coastal brine and smoke.