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Bowmore 12 Year Old Dumpy c. 1980s
HED50145
100 cl
43%
£750.00
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An Islay single malt that captures the legendary character of the distillery`s mid-century production. This litre bottling from the 1980s features a profile defined by a combination of medicinal peat smoke and vibrant tropical fruits, such as mango and pineapple. The dumpy bottle format is synonymous with a period of high-quality distillation and traditional wood management on the island. It delivers a rich and textural palate with notes of sea air, iodine and a subtle floral perfume that has become a hallmark of the era.
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Bowmore is one of the oldest distilleries on Islay and the first on the island to receive a license. Officially founded in 1779 by local merchant David Simpson, it's likely that illicit distilling had been taking place for some years on the same site. The distillery had a number of different owners over the years, passing to Stanley Morrison in the mid 60s before being purchased by Beam Suntory in 1994.
The distillery has bottled some of the world's most desirable single malts over the years including the widely acclaimed White, Black and Gold Bowmore editions. Across the range, the spirit is characterised by a rich smoky character with hints of tropical fruit and ocean spray.