1997 Berry Bros. & Rudd Exceptional Casks, Bowmore, Cask Ref. 89, Islay, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (53%)

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Description

Due to limited quantities, this spirit has been restricted to 1 bottle per customer.

From this iconic Islay distillery comes a whisky of contemplative complexity, fitting for its venerable age. The nose greets you with soft charcoal embers, interwoven with the freshness of a gentle sea breeze. As the aroma evolves, a subtle minerality and a whisper of chalk come to the fore, beautifully underpinned by hints of juicy tropical fruits.

The palate reveals cracked black pepper atop fresh Islay oysters, complemented by an oily and full texture. As it transitions to the finish this crescendo of flavour gradually ebbs away,?akin to the slow retreat of tides on Bowmore beach.

Felix Dear, Spirits Curator, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Product Type Scotch Whisky

Alcohol % 53%

Main Ingredients Barley

Region Islay

Producer Bowmore Distillery, Islay

About this spirit

Islay

Islay whisky is a distinctive style of Scotch whisky from the Isle of Islay, known for its peaty and smoky flavours. The island's maritime climate adds a briny quality to the whiskies. Famous distilleries like Ardbeg, Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and Bowmore produce sought-after single malts with powerful and complex flavours, making Islay whisky a captivating category within Scotch whisky.

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