The Bowmore 20yo Distillery Exclusive is a whisky that pays tribute to the founder of the Bowmore distillery, David Simson. Located on the island of Islay in Scotland, the distillery was established in 1779 and is known for producing some of the world's most expensive and collectible malts. This particular expression was double matured for 20 years, spending 15 years in Oloroso Sherry Butts followed by 5 years in first-fill Pedro Ximenez (PX) Butts, resulting in a unique and rich flavor profile.
Bowmore distillery is the oldest producing distillery on the island of Islay, founded in 1779 by John P. Simson and currently operated by Morrison Bowmore Distillers, a part of Beam Suntory. The distillery maintains a traditional approach, using as much local barley from the island and their own floor maltings as possible. It has the capacity to produce around 2 million liters of whisky annually, and the surplus heat from the process is used to heat the public swimming pool.
This 20-year-old expression is a limited release, with only 6000 bottles available. It is a celebration of the distillery's founder and a testament to the distillery's rich history and tradition. David Simson, the founder of Bowmore, was a merchant and entrepreneur who invested his fortune in his beloved Hebridean home. He was granted a plot of land by the Laird of Islay in 1766 and built a distillery on the banks of Loch Indal, which grew to become Islay's first licensed distillery. The distillery thrived under his watchful eye, and after his death in 1802, ownership passed to his sons who continued to pass down the secrets of distillation to subsequent generations.
Bowmore has a rich history, operating successfully throughout the years and gaining a great reputation in the mid-60s under the ownership of Stanley P. Morrison. In 1994, Japanese firm Suntory took full control of Bowmore, and the distillery continues to thrive to this day.
This whisky is unique because of its double maturation process, spending 15 years in Oloroso Sherry Butts followed by 5 years in first-fill Pedro Ximenez (PX) Butts. This gives it a rich and complex flavor profile.
Only 6000 bottles of this limited-release whisky were produced.
The Bowmore 20yo Distillery Exclusive has an ABV of 50.7%.
The Bowmore 20yo Distillery Exclusive is a masterful tribute to the legacy of David Simson. Its intricate balance of sweet smoke, rich fruitiness, and complex spice is a testament to the distillery's commitment to quality and tradition. With its limited release of only 6000 bottles, this whisky is not just a drink but a piece of history worth savoring.
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