Bowmore
SCOTCH SINGLE MALT WHISKIES > B
SINGLE ISLAY MALT
SCOTCH WHISKY
SCOTCH WHISKY
geen leeftijd vermelding
40 %
LAST BOTTLE AND EMPTY
Praetia, Prudentia Praestat
Morrison's Distillers
Stanley P. Morrison Ltd,
Springburn Bond,
Carlisle Street, Glasgow
BOWMORE
11 years old
58,4 %
SPECIAL INDIVIDUAL
CASK BOTTLING
LAST BOTTLE AND EMPTY
Distilled October 1979
Bottled October 1990
William Cadenhead Ltd,
18 Golden Square, Aberdeen
BOWMORE
12 years old
43 %
Proprietors:
Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd, Glasgow
Morrison's Bowmore Distillery, Islay
BOWMORE
geen leeftijd vermelding
43 %
LAST BOTTLE & EMPTY
Bottled: 1967,
Matured in:
Sherry Casks in the oldest warehouse
at the Distillery dating back to 1779
Morrison's Bowmore Distillery, Islay
BOWMORE
17 years old
43 %
Morrison' Bowmore Distillery, Islay
BOWMORE
geen leeftijd vermelding
40 %
LEGEND
Morrison's Bowmore Distillery, Islay
The Legend
Legend has it that a pair of gulls fly ceaselessly above Loch Indaal, on the shores of which lies the Bowmore Distillery.
When the Scots spread from Irish homeland to create the Kingdom of Dal Riada, the Pictish and Brythonic tribes who already occupied Scotland resisted fiercely. Much blood was spilt as war raged between the Celtic enemies.
Cara, a daughter of Brude Mac Maelchon, the Pictish King fell in love with a captured Scottish warrior and helped him to escape. Together they fled westwards to Sal Riada. As they rowed towards the young warrior's home on the shores of Loch Indaal, a terrible storm lashed theit boat, sending it crashing against the rocks. The young Scot's clansmen found only splintered wreckage of the boat and no trace of the lovers - but a pair of white gulls soared and swooped together across the Loch, settling neither on the western nr the eastern shore, as if torn between the two. This legend endures, and today, before a storm, the Bowmore Distillery echoes to the haunted cry of a pair of gulls.
BOWMORE
10 years old
43 %
Imported by:
Duggans Distillers Products Corp.
West Nyack, New York
BOWMORE
14 years old
51,5 %
Date Distilled: Jun 89
Date Bottled: Jul 03
Society Cask Code 3.81
Outturn 259 Bottles
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society,
The Vaults, Leith, Edinburgh
"Wine gums in the janitor's cupboard"
The oldest distillery on Islay takes its name from the island's 'capital', the model village laid out in the 1760s by Daniel Campbell of Shawfield, and was established before 1789.
This example of its make has spent the last seven months of its maturation in a port pipe, and has as a result obtained a distinct crimson tint to its deep, brown-sherry hue. The most difficult aspect about 'finishing' whisky in wine casks is to avoid total domination of the malt's the character by the wine. This has worked perfectly: the first nose offers old, empty wine casks and wine gums, but it also has the keynote 'janitor's cupboard' aroma we associate with this malt, and a promise of smoke.
The flavour at full strenght is very sweet and fruity, then very smoky. Water collapses the nose somewhat, but brings up the flavor magnificently: big sweet berries, and nice fruity acidity, then coal tar and smoke.
A satisfying and well balanced digistive.
Kleur; Goud
Neus: Appel, tropisch fruit, mout, perzik, zacht
Smaak: peren, romig
Afdronk: middellang, romig en weer fruit
Bowmore
35 years old
41,7 %
PEERLESS
A Unique Whisky of Distinction
Fons et Origo DTC
Cask Strenght
date distilled 02.1968
date bottled 02.2003
cask no. 1426
182 numbered bottles
Duncan Taylor & Co.
BOWMORE
36 years old
42.0 %
PEERLESS
A Unique Whisky of Distinction
Fons et Origo DTC
Cask Strenght
date distilled 05.1966
date bottled 11.2002
cask no. 3311
158 numbered bottles
Duncan Taylor & Co.
BOWMORE
13 years old
52,1 %
Cask Strenght
Distilled June 1989
Bottled Mrach 2003
Cask 6130
Unchill filtered
200 bottles
Usquebach Society
Single Cask Scotch Whisky
Nederlandse Scotch Malt Vereniging
BOWMORE
geen leeftijd vermelding
43 %
DARKEST
(Old Bottling)
Sherry casked
From the No. I Vaults of Black Bowmore
Morrison's Bowmore Distillery, Islay
BOWMORE
15 years old
43 %
MARINER
Proprietors:
Morrison Bowmore Distillers Limited,
Glasgow
BOWMORE
21 years old
43 %
LAST BOTTLE AND EMPTY
Distilled 1970
Bottled: 1991
specially selected from casks matured
in the oldest warehouse at the Distillery
dating back to 1779
Morrison's Bowmore Distillery, Islay
BOWMORE
17 years old
52,9 %
LAST BOTTLE AND EMPTY
Date distilled Apr 76
Date bottled Feb 94
Society Cask No. code 3.18
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society,
The Vaults, Leith, Edinburgh
BOWMORE
geen leeftijd vermelding
56 %
LAST BOTTLE AND EMPTYT
CASK STRENGHT
Morrison's Bowmore Distillery, Islay
BOWMORE
7 years old
43 %
THE ULTIMATE SINGLE MALT
SCOTCH WHISKY SELECTION
Distilled 05.02.88
Bottled 7.95
Cask No. 10
420 bottles
Van Wees, Holland
BOWMORE
6 years old
43 %
THE ULTIMATE SINGLE MALT
SCOTCH WHISKY SELECTION
Distilled 3.4.89
Bottled 1.96
Cask no. 2870
442 bottles
Van Wees, Holland
BOWMORE
21 years old
43 %
specially selected from casks matured
in the oldest warehouse at the Distillery
dating back to 1779
Morrison's Bowmore Distillery, Islay
BOWMORE
25 years old
43%
specially selected from casks matured
in the oldest warehouse at the Distillery
dating back to 1779
Morrison's Bowmore Distillery, Islay
BOWMORE
9 years old
59,3 %
LAST BOTTLE AND EMPTY
SINGLE CASK
SCOTCH MALT WHISKY
Date distilled May 89
Date bottled Sept 98
Society Cask No. code 3.48
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society,
The Vaults, Leith, Edinburgh
BOWMORE
51,5 %
DAWN
Bottled: July 2001
Port Casked
Ruby Port Cask Finished
Morrison's Bowmore Distillery, Islay
Colour: Russet
Body: Full
BOWMORE
22 years old
43 %
Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd, Glasgow
BOWMORE
35 years old
44 %
THE OLD MALT CASK
Special Cask Strenght
Single Cask Bottling
Bottled at Natural Cask Strenght
Distilled May 1966
Bottled May 2001
192 bottles
No Chill Filtration
No Colouring
Douglas Laing & Co, Ltd, Glasgow
BOWMORE
CLARET
56%
Bordeaux Wine Casked
Limited Edition
Genummerde flessen
Morrison's Bowmore Distillery, Islay
Bowmore Claret, a limited edition cask strenght bottling, spent the last period of its maturation in the finest Bordeaux Red Wine Casks, resulting in a unique marriage of three natural elements: Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Wood and Wine.
Claret, the name given to red wine from the Bordeaux region in France, is much loved and respected throughout the world, as is Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Bowmore Claret has the elegant, mouthfilling flavour that is typical of the Bow¬more family, but it has been enriched by the Bordeaux Wine Cask finish, giving the connoisseur a totally new Bowmore experience.
Tasting Notes: 'Deep sunset in colour with burnished orange and amber hues, this is a medium weight malt whisky, with superb balance between the finesse of France and the power of Islay.
On nosing, aromas of chocolate, roses, soft fruits and peat smoke will whet the appetite for the wonderful taste that is to come. Warm honey, dates, soft fruit, oak, smoke, sandelwood, sea salt, the flavours keep rolling in like waves of the shore.
The finish is initially mellow with finesse and elegance then the fire and power of Islay follow to bring a warmth and depth that lingers delichtfully on the palate'.
Uitgebracht in Oktober 1999.
BOWMORE
32 years old
45,5 %
1968 DISTILLATION
To Celebrate
The 50th Anniversary of the original
Stanley P. Morrison Company.
Selected by Brian Morrison
Matured in Bourbon barrels
Matured in
the famous Number One Vault at Bowmore
Limited Edition
1860 numbered bottles
Morrison's Bowmore Distillery, Islay
This limited edition of 1968 Vintage Bowmore comes from the distillery's considerable reserves of ageing whiskies, the single casks that were indentified at a younger age to be worth nurturing. Indeed, this was the last whisky to be distilled under the watchful eye of the late, great James McColl, who retired as Manager that year, but whose time at the distillery spanned some thirty years.
I have personally selected this whisky to celebrate the 50th anniversary of my father's old company. This whisky has been chosen for its maturity and sweetness. Unlike some younger ages of Bowmore where strong Islay characteristics abound, this 1968 Vintage holds one in suspense. The balanced peatiness for which Bowmore is renowed comes later -a subtle reminder of why Bowmore is considered one of the great Islay whiskies.
Tasting Notes:
Colour: Bronze
Body: Medium
Nose: Fresh ripe apples, apricots, peaches
Palate: Rich, creamy toffee and chocolate orange. The balanced peatiness for which
Bowmore is renowed, only comes through later
Finish: Sweet and mellow
Uitgebracht Vrijdag 31 Augustus 2001.
BOWMORE
VOYAGE
56 %
Port Casked
Limited Edition
12000 bottles (on allocation)
Morrison's Bowmore Distillery, Islay
Specification details:
Finished in Ruby Port pipes for almost 2 years
Launch date: June 2000
Burnished copper in colour, this is a full-bodied whisky.
Initially, on nosing, one finds sea spray, wet seaweed, peat fire smoke and charcoal embers hence, undoubtedly Bowmore. Then port imparts its sweet aromas: red currant, black plums, bittersweet chocolate, violets and flowering currant.
Fairly robust on the palate with sweet flavours of grapes, plums and fig rolls with an underlying blackcurrant-citrus quality all being imparted from the superb port casks. These fruity though do not mask the medium peated malt and Atlantic coastal maturation of Bowmore, which presents itself admirably on the palate.
The finish is huge, and lingers on the palate for hours definitely one take your time with.
BOWMORE
DUSK
50%
Bordeaux Wine Casked
Claret Casked
Morrison's Bowmore Distillery, Islay
Specification details:
Mainstream version of
Bowmore Claret (Limited Edition
launched in 1999)
Finished in Claret, Bordeaux Red Wine Casks for
amost 2 years
Bottled at 50 % alcoholic volume
Brother of Bowmore Darkest
Uitgebracht Juni 2000
A medium weighted malt with a complex, compelling range of aromas and a smoky, sweet taste. The Claret arrive, just ahead of the peaty, smouldering warmth of the Bowmore. Enjoy Bowmore Dusk on its own, or wth just the smallest drop of still mineral water to release the aromas.
BOWMORE
12 years old
46 %
WHISKY GALORE
The Legendary Scotch Rare Aged
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Date distilled 1989
Date bottled 2001
No chill filtering No colouring
Whisky Galore Ltd, Huntly, Aberdeenshire
The Legendary Scotch
'Whisky Galore' is known as 'The Legendary Scotch', in celebration of the famous incident in 1941 when the S.S. Politician, a cargo ship laden with whisky, foundered in the Sound of Eriskay, off the West Coast of Scotland.
The ship sailed into history and legend when her unfortunate demise presented the local islanders with an unexpected and irrestible bounty of 'free' whisky, which they smuggled ashore.
BOWMORE
10 years old
43 %
1992
THE ULTIMATE SINGLE MALT
SCOTCH WHISKY SELECTION
Distilled 6/5/92
Bottled 11/9/2002
Cask no. 2216
Genummerde flessen
The Ultimate Whisky Company, N.L.
BOWMORE
10 years old
46 %
1995
THE ULTIMATE SINGLE
MALT SCOTCH WHISKY SELECTION
Distilled 6/4/95
Bottled 27/6/05
Matured in a Whisky-hog
Cask no. 796
Numbered Bottles
Natural Colour
Non Chillfiltered
The Ultimate Whisky Company, N.L.
BOWMORE
12 years old
40 %
ENIGMA
Bottled: 2005
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Exclusive to travel retail
Morrison's Bowmore Distillery, Islay
Established in 1779, Bowmore is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and is regarded as one of Scotland's finest Single Malts.
The Distillery is situated at the heart of the island of Islay, an island renowed for its warming smoky whiskies.
Bowmore Enigma is an unusual expression of Bowmore, as a greater amount of fresh sherry casks has been used over its twelve years of maturation; this produces a much richer and sweeter style of the classic Bowmore malt whisky.
Colour: Deep bronze
Nose: The classic Bowmore smokiness is infused with sweet sherry and hints of heather
honey.
Palate: Initial sweet sherry flavours are followed by a more robust smokiness with a trace
of fresh lemon zest.
A beautufully rounded finish, balanced between a slight saltiness and warm sweet peat smoke
BOWMORE
Aged 15 years
43 %
DARKEST
SHERRY CASK FINISHED
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
THE ORIGINAL Islay 1779 Malt
Bowmore Distillery, Islay
September 2009
After the “White”, followed by the “Black” the “Gold” Bowmore is released as a 44 years
old single malt whisky and 42.4 %
There are 701 bottles and comes from the number one vaults at Bowmore and is matured
BOWMORE
SURF
40 %
ISLAY SINGLE MALT
SCOTCH WHISKY
Handcrafted on Islay since 1779
THE ORIGINAL ISLAY 1779 MALT
Bowmore Distillery, Islay
BOWMORE
Aged 10 years
55.3 %
THE ORIGINAL 1 7 7 9 ISLAY MALT
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
TEMPEST
SMALL BATCH RELEASE No. 1
Batch No. 1
Cask Type: First Fill Bourbon
Bottled 2009
Bowmore Distillery, Bowmore, Islay
Bowmore has long been regarded as the best balanced Islay Single Malt Whisky, charac-
terised by its wonderfully rich, warm and smoky flavours.
Flavours that are enhanced from maturation in cellars beside the sea, regularly beaten by
the wind and wild waves of Loch Indaal.
The Beaufort scale was developed in 1806 by Admiral Sir Francis Beafort to describe wind
and weather effects on a man – of – war sailing vessel and later to describe these effects on
land features. We have developed this Bowmore Beaufort scale to plot the complexity and
smokiness of this particular small batch release of 12000 bottles.
Bowmore Beaufort Scale:
Smokiness - Complexity - Batch No. 1
Moderate breeze, fresh breeze, strong breeze, near gale, gale, strong gale, storm, violet storm.
For then years these first Bourbon casks have lain in our vaults just inches from the battering
waves of Loch Indaal, the result is a whisky bright summer gold in colour.
The nose is engulfed by earthy smoke and a sea salt brine. A little water brings out noted of
Crême Brûlée with orange blossom and butter cream.
At first on the palate is a surprising little burst of citrus some lemons and orange, then comes
the distinct peaty character of Islay, with a taste of the neighbouring sea. The citrus returns
at the end adding balance and complexity to the mouthfeel. The finish is long lingering yet
clean,. Sit back and enjoy this Bowmore Islay Tempest.
This is the first in a series of small batch releases from the Bowmore vaults bringing you a
taste of our weather beaten distillery on Islay.
BOWMORE
Aged 21 years
51.5 %
VINTAGE 1 9 8 8
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
THE ORIGINAL 1 7 7 9 ISLAY MALT
PORT CASK MATURED
Specially Hand Selected Port Pipes
Limited Release
Distilled 10TH March 1988
Seven Port Pipes = 7200 bottles
Natural Cask Strenght
Non Chill Filtering
Bowmore Distillery, Bowmore, Isle of Islay
BOWMORE
1982
27 years old
49,6 %
The OCTAVE cask
from Duncan Taylor
single malt scotch whisky
distilled at Bowmore
Region: Islay
Distilled in 1982
Cask no. 371674
Bottled in 2010
Total bottles 70
Duncan Taylor & Co, Huntly.
The Octave collection represents the finest Single Malt and Single Grain Scotch whiskies,
invigorated by 3 months maturation in reconstructed ex sherrywood octave casks.
Before: Milky, lavender,vanilla, Parma Violets and soft smoke.
After: Toffee, red cherries, sweet smoke, butterscotch, cedarwood.
BOWMORE
Aged 8 years
40 %
ISLAY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
Morrison's Bowmore Distillery, Islay
Colour: Light gold
Nose: Peat smoke, marine notes
Palate: Citrus fruit, honey.
SECRET STILLS
45%
DISTILLERY No: 0 4
Islay
RELEASE No: 1 6
LIMITED EDITION
590 Bottles
Distilled: December 1999
Cask Type: First Fill Bourbon Barrel
Cask No: 32813, 32814
Bottled: August 2011
Gordon & Macphail, Elgin
Notes: Subtle hints of fire embers with a fruity edge.
Uitgebracht Januari 2013:
BOWMORE
SPRINGTIDE
54,9 %
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Non Chill - Filtered
Bowmore Distiillery, Bowmore , Islay
Distilled during the Springtide when the earth, sun and moon are all aligned, and matured in
the finest oolroso sherry casks, Bowmore Springtide is intensely powerful yet beautifully
balanced.
When power combine…..
Just as the tides are governed by the moon, Islay is ruled by the elements. Bowmore Springtide
shows what can be achieved when the two come together.
The highest tide of all, caused by the orbital alignment of the earth, sun and moon, the springtide
has a special significance for Bowmore if there were ever a time for our legendary No. 1 Vaults
below sea level to be engulfed by the ocean, this would be it. Yet somehow the maturation ware –
house remains.
Matured in sherry casks
Behind the Vaults’ thick stone walls, bowmore’s precious spirit is poured into the finest and secondl fill Oloroso sherry butts. Over the years, these contribute a wonderful richness and deep colour.
It ‘s as though the contents of the casks have absorbed some of the powerful energies outside.
Bowmore Springtide
Matured in hand – selected Spanish Oloroso sherry casks, this beautifully rich expression of Bowmore
figs which balance perfectly against the classic sea – salt peatiness. The palate, rich in treacle
toffee and raisins meets dark sherry with a lingeringsmoky finish.
BOWMORE
VINTAGE 2 0 0 1
12 years old
46 %
THE ULTIMATE SINGLE MALT
SCOTCH WHISKY
Islay Single Malt
Distilled: 08/05/01
Matured in a Hogshead
Cask no: 704
Bottled :05/11/13
338 Numbered Bottles
Natural Colour
Non Chillfiltration
Selected by The Ultimate Whisky Company.NL
BOWMORE
2 0 0 2
11 years old
46 %
Islay Single malt
THE ULTIMATE SINGLE MALT
SCOTCH WHISKY
Distilled: 02/10/02
Matured in a Hogshead
Cask No: 2189
Bottled: 10/03/14
364 Bottles
Natural Colour
Non Chillfiltered
Selected by The Ultimate Whisky Company.NL
Amersfoort
BOWMORE
Aged 19 years
58 %
SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
FROM A SINGLE CASK
Date distilled: 27th March 1996
Cask type: Refill Hogshead / ex Bourbon
Outturn: One of Only 270 Bottles
Society Single Cask Code: 3 . 262
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society,
The Vaults, Leith, Edinburgh
Lightly peated
Medicine for the soul!
We, the Tasting Panel, verify that the Scotch Malt Whisky inside this bottle has been
passed under some of the most scrupulous noses in the world and approved for re-
lease as a Society bottling.
Only single cask whiskies that promise to intrigue, entertain and delight our members
are selected, true to our motto: “TO LEAVE NO NOSE UPTURNED “.
The nose carries delectable floral smoke, herbal tea, grapefruit, clover honey and vanilla –
Harmonious and iviting. The palate is simply delicious – intense floral sweetness (sherbet
Straws, Parma Violets), perfumed smoke, hints of honey – glazed gammon and hospital
Laundry rooms; medicine for beleaguered souls.
The nose wafted gentle smoke from a summer garden bonfire – carrying aromas of vanilla
honey, grapefruit, herbal tea, first aid baxes and lots of flowers – we thought it harmonious,
balanced and inviting. The palate was simple delicious – sweet perfumed peat smoke, parma
violets and sherbet straws; honey – glazed gammon on the barbeque and a hospital laundry
room – medicinal, healing and wholesome. The reduced nose had delectable floral smoke,
citrus and lavender perfume, musk and clover honey, while the palate now had intensified
floral sweetness and trailing tendrils of perfumed smoke, even more refreshing and healing
than before – medicine for the soul.
Islay
BOWMORE
BOWMORE
SMOKY, FLORAL
Bowmore, Islay, Argyll. Licentiehouder: Morrison's Bowmore Distillery Ltd. Eigendom van Suntory.
De eerste geschreven huurovereenkomst van Bowmore dateert van 1766 toen Daniel Campbell de Jongere, landeigenaar op Islay, de overeenkomst maakte met David Simson, zowel boer, koopman en distillateur te Killarow nu Bridgend, wat noordelijker dan Bowmore gelegen aan Loch Indaal.
Daniel Campbell de Jongere had besloten het sociale en economische centrum te verplaatsen van Killarow naar Bowmore.
De overeenkomst betrof een stuk grond en stukken moerasland, alsmede grond aan de Hill Street en Shore Street.
In 1776 verkreeg Simson toestemming om stenen te delven, turf te steken en huizen te bouwen.
In de periode tussen 1766 en 1776 was hij directeur van de posterijen op Islay, en weer in 1790. Ook was hij directeur van de Islay Packet, die een bootdienst onderhield tussen Tarbert in Argyll en Port Askaig op Islay.
Ook was hij korte tijd actief als distillateur op Jura, maar in de wintermaanden was dit een probleem, en hij hield hier mee op.
Hij werd geholpen door de landheer Daniel Campbell, die hem gerst leverde op krediet, en moest pas betalen als de whisky in Glasgow was verkocht.
In 1837 werd Bowmore verkocht aan William en James Mutter, kooplieden, van Duitse afkomst te Glasgow, die de distilleerderij vernieuwden en vergrootten.
James Mutter was een filantroop en progressieve boer, hij bezat ook drie boerderijen op Islay en was ook Turks- Portugees- en Braziliaans Vice - Consul te Glasgow.
De Nutters lieten ook de bedding van de rivier de Laggan veranderen om een groter verschil in het verloop van de rivier te verkrijgen.
Een eigen stoomschip, de S.S. Mutter, van 145 ton, voer tussen Islay en Glasgow, waar de Mutters lagerpakhuizen bezaten.
Toen Barnard in 1887 Bowmore bezocht werd er 908.000 liter spirit geproduceerd, alleen Ardbeg produceerde meer spirit per jaar op Islay.
Bowmore werd geexporteerd en had verkopers die Engeland en Schotland bereisden.
De zonen van de gebroeders Mutter leidden de distilleerderij tot 1892, toen Bowmore werd verkocht aan een consortium te Londen.
De naam van de onderneming werd toen The Bowmore Distillery Company. In 1925 kocht J.B. Sherriff ' Co Bowmore voor € 20.000.
Deze onderneming was gevormd in 1895 om Lochead distilleerderij te Campbeltown, Lochin-daal te Port Charlotte op Islay, en suikerrietplantages en een rumdistilleerderij op Jamaica over te nemen.
In 1920 moest J.B. Sherriff & Co in liquidatie gaan en Lochead en Lochindaal werden over-genomen door Benmore Distilleries.
Lochead werd gesloten in 1928.
Benmore Distilleries werd overgenomen door Distillers Company Ltd, (D.C.L) in 1929 en Lochindaal werd in datzelfde jaar gesloten.
Na te zijn geluiquideerd werd J.B. Sherriff & Co, Ltd gekocht door J.P. O'Brien Ltd, precies één dag nadat deze onderneming had besloten zelf in liquidatie te gaan.
Een maand eerder had J.P. O'Brien Ltd, Bulloch Lade & Co, eigenaars van Caol Ila overgenomen .
Bowmore, Islay, Argyll. Licentiehouder: Morrison's Bowmore Distillery Ltd. Eigendom van Suntory.
De eerste geschreven huurovereenkomst van Bowmore dateert van 1766 toen Daniel Campbell de Jongere, landeigenaar op Islay, de overeenkomst maakte met David Simson, zowel boer, koopman en distillateur te Killarow nu Bridgend, wat noordelijker dan Bowmore gelegen aan Loch Indaal.
Daniel Campbell de Jongere had besloten het sociale en economische centrum te verplaatsen van Killarow naar Bowmore.
De overeenkomst betrof een stuk grond en stukken moerasland, alsmede grond aan de Hill Street en Shore Street.
In 1776 verkreeg Simson toestemming om stenen te delven, turf te steken en huizen te bouwen.
In de periode tussen 1766 en 1776 was hij directeur van de posterijen op Islay, en weer in 1790. Ook was hij directeur van de Islay Packet, die een bootdienst onderhield tussen Tarbert in Argyll en Port Askaig op Islay.
Ook was hij korte tijd actief als distillateur op Jura, maar in de wintermaanden was dit een probleem, en hij hield hier mee op.
Hij werd geholpen door de landheer Daniel Campbell, die hem gerst leverde op krediet, en moest pas betalen als de whisky in Glasgow was verkocht.
In 1837 werd Bowmore verkocht aan William en James Mutter, kooplieden, van Duitse afkomst te Glasgow, die de distilleerderij vernieuwden en vergrootten.
James Mutter was een filantroop en progressieve boer, hij bezat ook drie boerderijen op Islay en was ook Turks- Portugees- en Braziliaans Vice - Consul te Glasgow.
De Nutters lieten ook de bedding van de rivier de Laggan veranderen om een groter verschil in het verloop van de rivier te verkrijgen.
Een eigen stoomschip, de S.S. Mutter, van 145 ton, voer tussen Islay en Glasgow, waar de Mutters lagerpakhuizen bezaten.
Toen Barnard in 1887 Bowmore bezocht werd er 908.000 liter spirit geproduceerd, alleen Ardbeg produceerde meer spirit per jaar op Islay.
Bowmore werd geexporteerd en had verkopers die Engeland en Schotland bereisden.
De zonen van de gebroeders Mutter leidden de distilleerderij tot 1892, toen Bowmore werd verkocht aan een consortium te Londen.
De naam van de onderneming werd toen The Bowmore Distillery Company. In 1925 kocht J.B. Sherriff ' Co Bowmore voor € 20.000.
Deze onderneming was gevormd in 1895 om Lochead distilleerderij te Campbeltown, Lochin-daal te Port Charlotte op Islay, en suikerrietplantages en een rumdistilleerderij op Jamaica over te nemen.
In 1920 moest J.B. Sherriff & Co in liquidatie gaan en Lochead en Lochindaal werden over-genomen door Benmore Distilleries.
Lochead werd gesloten in 1928.
Benmore Distilleries werd overgenomen door Distillers Company Ltd, (D.C.L) in 1929 en Lochindaal werd in datzelfde jaar gesloten.
Na te zijn geluiquideerd werd J.B. Sherriff & Co, Ltd gekocht door J.P. O'Brien Ltd, precies één dag nadat deze onderneming had besloten zelf in liquidatie te gaan.
Een maand eerder had J.P. O'Brien Ltd, Bulloch Lade & Co, eigenaars van Caol Ila overgenomen .
Bulloch Lade & Co waren grote whiskyhandelaren en blenders in die tijd met belangen in behalve Caol Ila, ook in Lossit, op Islay, Camlachie, later Loch Katrine genaamd, te Glasgow en Benmore te Campbeltown.
Bulloch Lade & Co, waren net als zoveel anderen in die tijd in moeilijkheden geraakt.
Veel bedrijven werden toen of geliquideerd of overgenomen, en dat vaak tegen bodemprijzen.
De handelsnaam en goodwill van Sherriff werden gekocht voor € 100 in aandelen door Duncan MacLeod te Keabost op Skye, hij was eerder directeur geweest van Bulloch Lade toen Highland Bonding Company.
Een nieuwe onderneming werd gevormd, ook met de naam J.B. Sherriff, in December 1924, en Bowmore ging verder met de naam Sherriff's Bowmore Distillery Ltd.
Gedurende de tweede wereldoorlog was Bowmore gesloten en herbergde een afdeling van het Coastal Command, dat anti duikboot assistentie gaf aan Atlantische konvooien.
In 1950
werd Bowmore overgenomen door William Grigor
& Son Ltd te Inverness, die ook in 1884 Glen Albyn
had herbouwd.
In 1960
In 1960
ging het slecht met de distilleerderij, Grigor was gestorven,
zijn weduwe beheerde de bedrijven, maar de reputatie was
slecht van de whisky van Bowmore, de kwaliteit van het
gedistilleerd was heel wisselvallig, en men had slechts één
afnemer overgehouden toen: Robertson & Baxter.
In het seizoen 1962 / 63 werd slechts 62.000 gallon whisky
In het seizoen 1962 / 63 werd slechts 62.000 gallon whisky
geproduceerd.
In 1963
In 1963
luisterde Stanley P. Morrison een gesprek af tijdens een lunch
in Rogano's Restaurant te Glasgow.
Hij vernam dat Bowmore waarschijnlijk werd verkocht aan een
Hij vernam dat Bowmore waarschijnlijk werd verkocht aan een
Spaans bedrijf.
Onmiddelijk nam hij contact op met de weduwe van William Grigor
Onmiddelijk nam hij contact op met de weduwe van William Grigor
te Inverness en nog dezelfde middag werd Bowmore gekocht door hem.
Bowmore ging voor € 117.000 over in de handen van
Stanley P. Morrison, en voor Roseburn Bonding Company,
met Bonded Warehouses in Glasgow werd € 83.000 betaald.
Stanley P. Morrison werd deelgenoot in William Walker & Company in 1925.
William Walker & Company was toen één van de belangrijkste whisky makelaars.
Stanley P. Morrison verliet William Walker & Company in 1932 en ging in 1932 een
compagnonschap aan met Robert Lundie.
In 1935
begon hij geheel voor zichzelf wat later geholpen door zijn zoons Tim en Brian.
De firma had grote klanten als Robertson & Baxter, Beli's, de Distillers Company Ltd, Teachers en anderen.
In 1936
De firma had grote klanten als Robertson & Baxter, Beli's, de Distillers Company Ltd, Teachers en anderen.
In 1936
kocht Stanley P. Morrison Ltd Chivas Brothers en
verkochten de voorraad whisky nog in hetzelfde jaar.
In 1948
In 1948
werd Chivas Brothers verkocht aan Seagram.
In 1968
In 1968
werd de gehele voorraad whisky gekocht van
Bass Charrington voor € 3,6 miljoen.
In de zomer van 1963
In de zomer van 1963
werd Bowmore verbouwd, nieuwe stills, een
nieuwe mashtun en washbacks werden geinstalleerd.
In 1964
In 1964
werd Stanley P. Morrison verkoop agent voor
het Verenigd Koninrijk van Invergordon Grain Distillery
en daardoor mede verantwoordelijk voor de omschakeling
van Invergordon van buikproducent naar merkatiklen leverancier.
Ook In 1964
Ook In 1964
werd tijdens een zakenreis naar Japan kontakt gelegd met
Mitsui Busan, de firma die Schotse whisky inkocht voor
gebruik in de produkten van zowel Nikka als Suntory.
In 1968
In 1968
werden de whiskyvoorraden geocht van de
Bass Charrington groep voor € 3,6 miljoen.
In 1963
In 1963
werd contact gezocht met de Distillers Company Ltd,
de D.C.L. om een stilgelegde distilleerderij te kopen.
Dit werd Glen Garioch, dat werd verkocht omdat er niet
Dit werd Glen Garioch, dat werd verkocht omdat er niet
voldoende water beschikbaar was. Met behulp van een
helderziende werden nieuwe bronnen opgespoord.
In de jaren zeventig werden Bowmore en Glen Garioch
In de jaren zeventig werden Bowmore en Glen Garioch
voor het eerst als single malt whiskies gepromoot.
In 1984
In 1984
werd Auchentoshan gekocht.
In 1988
In 1988
werd de firmanaam Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd.
In 1989
In 1989
verwierf Suntory 35 % van de aandelen.
Suntory was toen al in het bezit van een pakket aandelen in Macallan.
Sinds 1994
Suntory was toen al in het bezit van een pakket aandelen in Macallan.
Sinds 1994
is Suntory de alleen eigenaar van Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd.
De vier met stoom gestookte ketels van Bowmore kunnen ruim 2 miljoen liter spirit per jaar prodiceren.
De meeste mout komt van Port Ellen, maar Bowmore mout zelf 35 % van de gebruikte mout.
Het water komt van de rivier Laggan.
De Mashtun is 8 ton
De zes washbacks zijn elk 40.000 liter groot.
De twee wash stills zijn elk 20.000 liter, de twee spirit stills elk 11.500 liter, ze worden met stoom verhit.
Manager is (2003) Ian McPherson.
Smoky, de poes van Bowmore sterft te Bowmore op 10 Augustus 2002. In de drie lagerpakhuizen von Bowmore rijpen 27000 vaten mit whisky.
September 2007
Er wordt een nieuwe Black Bowmore uitgebracht (de vierde). De verkoopprijs wordt vastgesteld op 2000 engelse ponden.
Begin volgend jaar, in 2008 komen er nog een Red Bowmore en een White Bowmore uit.
Distillery operating hours:5 ½ days a week,
24 hours a day
Number of emplyees:18
Water source:River Laggan
Water reserve:variable
Water colour:brown
Peat content of water:trace
Malt source:
Number of emplyees:18
Water source:River Laggan
Water reserve:variable
Water colour:brown
Peat content of water:trace
Malt source:
40 per cent own malt (1.700 tonnes in
2003) with balance from other maltsters
2003) with balance from other maltsters
including Port Ellen
Own floor maltings.
Malt type:Optic
Malt specification phenols:average 25 ppm
Finished spirit phenols:average 8-10 ppm
Malt storage:180 tonnes
Mill type:Porteus, installed 1960
Grist storage: 8 tonnes
Mash tun contruction:
Own floor maltings.
Malt type:Optic
Malt specification phenols:average 25 ppm
Finished spirit phenols:average 8-10 ppm
Malt storage:180 tonnes
Mill type:Porteus, installed 1960
Grist storage: 8 tonnes
Mash tun contruction:
stainless steel, semi-Lauter
Mash size:8 tonnes
First water:27.000 litres at 84o C
Second water:13.000 litres at 90o C
Third water: 27.000 litres at lOOo C
Number of washbacks:6
Washback construction:Oregon pine
Washback charge:40.000 litres
Yeast:Mauri and Quest cultered yeasts (75/25)
Amount of yeast: 100 kg per washback
Lenght of fermentation:
Mash size:8 tonnes
First water:27.000 litres at 84o C
Second water:13.000 litres at 90o C
Third water: 27.000 litres at lOOo C
Number of washbacks:6
Washback construction:Oregon pine
Washback charge:40.000 litres
Yeast:Mauri and Quest cultered yeasts (75/25)
Amount of yeast: 100 kg per washback
Lenght of fermentation:
8 hours (shorts:week);
62 hours (longs: weekend)
Initial fermentation temperature:19o C
Strenght of wash:7 per cent abv
Number of wash stills: 2
Wash still capacity:30.940 litres
Wash still charge:
Initial fermentation temperature:19o C
Strenght of wash:7 per cent abv
Number of wash stills: 2
Wash still capacity:30.940 litres
Wash still charge:
20.000 litres (65 per cent of capacity)
Heat source: steam coils and pans
Wash still height:20 feet 8 inches (6.3 m)
Wash still shape:plain
Lyne arm:straight
Lenght of low-wines run:8 hours
Low-wines collection range:
Heat source: steam coils and pans
Wash still height:20 feet 8 inches (6.3 m)
Wash still shape:plain
Lyne arm:straight
Lenght of low-wines run:8 hours
Low-wines collection range:
46 per cent abv - 1 per cent abv
Number of spirit stills:2
Spirit stills built no 1: 1986; no 2: not known
Spirit still capacity no 1:
Number of spirit stills:2
Spirit stills built no 1: 1986; no 2: not known
Spirit still capacity no 1:
14.750 litres; no 2: 14.637 litres
Spirit still charge:
Spirit still charge:
13.500 litres (92 per cent of capacity)
Strenght of spirit still charge: 27 per cent abv
Heat source: steam coils and pans
Spirit still height:19 feet (5.8 m)
Spirit still shape:plain
Lyne arm no 1:
Strenght of spirit still charge: 27 per cent abv
Heat source: steam coils and pans
Spirit still height:19 feet (5.8 m)
Spirit still shape:plain
Lyne arm no 1:
rises about lOo; no 2 rises about 5o
Purifier : no
Condensers:
Purifier : no
Condensers:
three internally sited, one externally sited;
lenght:
lenght:
15 feet 1 inch (4.6 m) to 16 feet 5 inches
(5 m), containing between 176 and 218 l\ inch (32 mm )
(5 m), containing between 176 and 218 l\ inch (32 mm )
copper tubes; all condensers bipartite
(one half cool, one half hot)
Lenght of foreshot run:15 minutes
(one half cool, one half hot)
Lenght of foreshot run:15 minutes
Lenght of spirit run:2.5 to 3 hours
Lenght of feints run:3.5 to 4 hours
Spirit cut:74 per cent abv - 61.5 per cent abv
Distilling strenght:68.8 per cent abv average
Storage strenght:63.5 per cent abv
Average spirit yield:
Spirit cut:74 per cent abv - 61.5 per cent abv
Distilling strenght:68.8 per cent abv average
Storage strenght:63.5 per cent abv
Average spirit yield:
408 litres of pure alcohol per tonne of malt (2003)
Disposal of pot ale and spent lees:pot ale to Caol Ila,
Disposal of pot ale and spent lees:pot ale to Caol Ila,
then dispersed in Sound of
Islay; spent lees to sewer
Type of casks filled for branded malt:
Islay; spent lees to sewer
Type of casks filled for branded malt:
71 per cent first-fill American oak
remade hogsheads;
14 per cent first-fill sherry butts and puncheons
Current annual output:1.7 million litres of pure alcohol
Number of warehouses:
remade hogsheads;
14 per cent first-fill sherry butts and puncheons
Current annual output:1.7 million litres of pure alcohol
Number of warehouses:
1 at distillery (numbered 1); 2 outside town on
Low Road (numbered 5 and 6)
Type of warehouses: dunnage (1 and 5); racked (6)
Storage capacity on Islay: 27.000 casks
Percentage of branded malt entirely
aged on Islay:100 %
Vatting and bottling location: Springburn (Glasgow)
Distillery expressions Legend
Low Road (numbered 5 and 6)
Type of warehouses: dunnage (1 and 5); racked (6)
Storage capacity on Islay: 27.000 casks
Percentage of branded malt entirely
aged on Islay:100 %
Vatting and bottling location: Springburn (Glasgow)
Distillery expressions Legend
(no age stated; circa 8 years old)
Cask Strenght (no age stated)
12- year old
Mariner (15- year old)
17- year old
Aged 24 years
Aged 30 years
Darkest (sherry-casked)
Dawn (port-casked)
Dusk (Bordeaux-casked)
plus Surf (duty-free) and
special vintage dated releases
Major blending roles: Black Bottle, Rob Roy, Islay Hallmark
In 1997 kocht Euan Shand de merken Glendarroch en Whisky Galore.
Euan Shand werd koper de whiskyvoorraad en Duncan Taylor & Co.
Deze voorraad bestaat uit ongeveer 4000 vaten whisky, deels inmiddels heel oud en bijzonder.
Macallen, Bowmore, Glen Grant en St. Magdalene, Laphroaig en Bunnahabhain uit 1966, gelagerc in Cognac en Sherryvaten.
September 2009
After the "White", followed by the "Black" the "Gold" Bowmore is released as a 44 years
old single malt whisky and 42.4 %
There are 701 bottles and comes from the number one vaults at Bowmore and is matured
3 Bourbon casks and 1 Oloroso sherry butt and then married together
Bowmore Beaufort Scale:
Smokiness - Complexity - Batch No. 1
Moderate breeze, fresh breeze, strong breeze, near gale, gale, strong gale, storm, violet storm.
For then years these first Bourbon casks have lain in our vaults just inches from the battering
waves of Loch Indaal, the result is a whisky bright summer gold in colour.
The nose is engulfed by earthy smoke and a sea salt brine. A little water brings out noted of
Crême Brûlée with orange blossom and butter cream.
At first on the palate is a surprising little burst of citrus some lemons and orange, then comes
the distinct peaty character of Islay, with a taste of the neighbouring sea. The citrus returns
at the end adding balance and complexity to the mouthfeel. The finish is long lingering yet
clean,. Sit back and enjoy this Bowmore Islay Tempest.
This is the first in a series of small batch releases from the Bowmore vaults bringing you a
taste of our weather beaten distillery on Islay.
July 2012
Morrison Bowmore has released the 1964 and 1985 Vintages.
Bowmore Vintage 1964:
Cask Strenght (no age stated)
12- year old
Mariner (15- year old)
17- year old
Aged 24 years
Aged 30 years
Darkest (sherry-casked)
Dawn (port-casked)
Dusk (Bordeaux-casked)
plus Surf (duty-free) and
special vintage dated releases
Major blending roles: Black Bottle, Rob Roy, Islay Hallmark
In 1997 kocht Euan Shand de merken Glendarroch en Whisky Galore.
Euan Shand werd koper de whiskyvoorraad en Duncan Taylor & Co.
Deze voorraad bestaat uit ongeveer 4000 vaten whisky, deels inmiddels heel oud en bijzonder.
Macallen, Bowmore, Glen Grant en St. Magdalene, Laphroaig en Bunnahabhain uit 1966, gelagerc in Cognac en Sherryvaten.
September 2009
After the "White", followed by the "Black" the "Gold" Bowmore is released as a 44 years
old single malt whisky and 42.4 %
There are 701 bottles and comes from the number one vaults at Bowmore and is matured
3 Bourbon casks and 1 Oloroso sherry butt and then married together
Bowmore Beaufort Scale:
Smokiness - Complexity - Batch No. 1
Moderate breeze, fresh breeze, strong breeze, near gale, gale, strong gale, storm, violet storm.
For then years these first Bourbon casks have lain in our vaults just inches from the battering
waves of Loch Indaal, the result is a whisky bright summer gold in colour.
The nose is engulfed by earthy smoke and a sea salt brine. A little water brings out noted of
Crême Brûlée with orange blossom and butter cream.
At first on the palate is a surprising little burst of citrus some lemons and orange, then comes
the distinct peaty character of Islay, with a taste of the neighbouring sea. The citrus returns
at the end adding balance and complexity to the mouthfeel. The finish is long lingering yet
clean,. Sit back and enjoy this Bowmore Islay Tempest.
This is the first in a series of small batch releases from the Bowmore vaults bringing you a
taste of our weather beaten distillery on Islay.
July 2012
Morrison Bowmore has released the 1964 and 1985 Vintages.
Bowmore Vintage 1964:
72 bottles are available at 42,9 %
at 8000 pound
Bowmore Vintage 1985:
Bowmore Vintage 1985:
747 bottles are available at 52,3 %
at 300 pound
Each bottle is made from hand - blown glass by the glass artists Brodie Nairn
and Nichola Burns
September 2012
Morrison Bowmore has released the oldest ever Bowmore whisky, 1957 and 54 years old.
Distilled in 1957, matured in Vaults No. 1 from Bowmore and bottled in 2011,
12 bottles are available to the global markets.
It is also the oldest Islay Single Malt ever bottled.
The price: 100.000 pound a bottle.
Distilled during the Springtide when the earth, sun and moon are all aligned, and matured in
the finest oolroso sherry casks, Bowmore Springtide is intensely powerful yet beautifully
balanced.
When power combine…..
Just as the tides are governed by the moon, Islay is ruled by the elements. Bowmore Springtide
shows what can be achieved when the two come together.
The highest tide of all, caused by the orbital alignment of the earth, sun and moon, the springtide
has a special significance for Bowmore if there were ever a time for our legendary No. 1 Vaults
below sea level to be engulfed by the ocean, this would be it. Yet somehow the maturation ware -
house remains.
Matured in sherry casks
Behind the Vaults' thick stone walls, bowmore's precious spirit is poured into the finest and secondl fill
Each bottle is made from hand - blown glass by the glass artists Brodie Nairn
and Nichola Burns
September 2012
Morrison Bowmore has released the oldest ever Bowmore whisky, 1957 and 54 years old.
Distilled in 1957, matured in Vaults No. 1 from Bowmore and bottled in 2011,
12 bottles are available to the global markets.
It is also the oldest Islay Single Malt ever bottled.
The price: 100.000 pound a bottle.
Distilled during the Springtide when the earth, sun and moon are all aligned, and matured in
the finest oolroso sherry casks, Bowmore Springtide is intensely powerful yet beautifully
balanced.
When power combine…..
Just as the tides are governed by the moon, Islay is ruled by the elements. Bowmore Springtide
shows what can be achieved when the two come together.
The highest tide of all, caused by the orbital alignment of the earth, sun and moon, the springtide
has a special significance for Bowmore if there were ever a time for our legendary No. 1 Vaults
below sea level to be engulfed by the ocean, this would be it. Yet somehow the maturation ware -
house remains.
Matured in sherry casks
Behind the Vaults' thick stone walls, bowmore's precious spirit is poured into the finest and secondl fill
Oloroso sherry butts. Over the years, these contribute a wonderful richness and deep colour.
It 's as though the contents of the casks have absorbed some of the powerful energies outside
Distilled during the Springtide when the earth, sun and moon are all aligned, and matured in
the finest oolroso sherry casks, Bowmore Springtide is intensely powerful yet beautifully
balanced.
When power combine…..
Just as the tides are governed by the moon, Islay is ruled by the elements. Bowmore Springtide
shows what can be achieved when the two come together.
The highest tide of all, caused by the orbital alignment of the earth, sun and moon, the springtide
has a special significance for Bowmore if there were ever a time for our legendary No. 1 Vaults
below sea level to be engulfed by the ocean, this would be it. Yet somehow the maturation ware -
house remains.
Matured in sherry casks
Behind the Vaults' thick stone walls, bowmore's precious spirit is poured into the finest and secondl fill
It 's as though the contents of the casks have absorbed some of the powerful energies outside
Distilled during the Springtide when the earth, sun and moon are all aligned, and matured in
the finest oolroso sherry casks, Bowmore Springtide is intensely powerful yet beautifully
balanced.
When power combine…..
Just as the tides are governed by the moon, Islay is ruled by the elements. Bowmore Springtide
shows what can be achieved when the two come together.
The highest tide of all, caused by the orbital alignment of the earth, sun and moon, the springtide
has a special significance for Bowmore if there were ever a time for our legendary No. 1 Vaults
below sea level to be engulfed by the ocean, this would be it. Yet somehow the maturation ware -
house remains.
Matured in sherry casks
Behind the Vaults' thick stone walls, bowmore's precious spirit is poured into the finest and secondl fill
Oloroso sherry butts. Over the years, these contribute a wonderful richness and deep colour.
It 's as though the contents of the casks have absorbed some of the powerful energies outside.
It 's as though the contents of the casks have absorbed some of the powerful energies outside.
The 8 ton stainless semi lauter mash tun with a copper lid came from the Isle of Jura distillery.
Output is 2.000.000 Ltrs
BOWMORE 15 YEARS OLD, FÈIS ÌLE 2019
ABV
51.7%
PRODUCTION TYPE
Single malt whisky
REGION
Islay
AVAILABILITY
3,000 bottles
FLAVOUR CAMP
Smoky & Peaty
NOSE
An interesting one. Light in colour, and very pure and mineral-like to start. Gentle smoke, salt and chalk, then drying smoked (Hebridean) salt. There is also a wisp of delicate florals (artificial rose) and a fresh, zesty, lemony citric quality. It’s rather discreet. A little softer with water, with added notes of new book smells and touches of pineapple.
PALATE
It starts very juicy and creamy with some of Bowmore’s distinctly tropical fruits in there: mango especially, though this is still on the quiet side. Halfway through, things change significantly and become more saline. This then seems to reverse the flow, sweeping forward along with the smoke. Water accentuates the whisky’s sweetness and its citric nature; now things have moved to yuzu and grapefruit.
FINISH
Salty, with a bracing, clean acidity.
CONCLUSION
All ex-Bourbon cask. A subtle and pure Bowmore with low wood impact. A summery companion to the Ardbeg.
RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME
On the shores of Loch Indaal, the band plays a Samba Pa Ti.
BOWMORE DRAGON EDITION HONOURS RARE WHISKY
August 2019
Bowmore is releasing a 36-year-old single malt matured in the same parcel of Sherry casks used to create the rare Bowmore Sea Dragon.
Mythical status: Bowmore Dragon Edition pays tribute to the distillery’s Sea Dragon malts
Bowmore Dragon Edition is the first in a series of four whiskies being released in honour of the ‘Four Guardians’ that feature in Chinese mythology – the Azure Dragon of the East, the Vermilion Bird of the South, the White Tiger of the West, and the Black Turtle (also called Black Warrior) of the North.
The Dragon Edition has been created from the same parcel of casks used for the Bowmore 30 Year Old Sea Dragon released in a ceramic bottle in the 1990s, as well as two later editions bottled in glass in 2006 and 2012.
Containing some much-revered Bowmore single malt distilled in the 1960s, the now rare expressions have become regarded as classic examples of the Islay distillery’s character at the time.
David Turner, Bowmore distillery manager, said: ‘This new expression is a homage to the 30 Year Old Sea Dragon that’s been much loved and collected by Bowmore fans across China.
‘We’ve taken this amazing legacy and renewed it for the next generation of whisky drinkers.’
Bowmore Sea Dragon was a 30-year-old whisky released in the 1990s
Just 888 bottles of the Bowmore Dragon Edition are being made exclusively available at Whisky L Shanghai (10-12 August), and through selected retailers in China.
Matured exclusively in ex-Sherry casks, the whisky is said to have aromas of ‘tropical fruit, toffee apple and caramelised orange’, with notes of ‘dried fruits… roasted coffee beans and dark chocolate’ on the palate.
Bowmore Dragon Edition will be available to purchase for US$2,000 per bottle.
BOWMORE RELAUNCHES 19 YEAR OLD AMAZON WHISKY
September 2019
Bowmore is re-releasing its 19-year-old, French oak-matured Amazon exclusive following the ‘overwhelming success’ of its inaugural launch.
Bowmore 19 Year Old
Second wave: Bowmore 19 Year Old was originally intended to be a one-off limited edition
The Islay single malt, which is fully matured in first-fill ex-Chateau Lagrange French oak barriques, was launched in October 2018 as an Amazon exclusive.
A ‘small number of casks’, which were matured in Bowmore’s No.1 Vaults, have now been bottled for a second release.
The second edition will be available from Amazon.com at the same price – £129 for a 70cl bottle.
David Turner, Bowmore distillery manager, said: ‘We are delighted to be able to bring back a small amount of this unique expression following its initial release last year.
‘We knew we had something special when we bottled it so to have that re-affirmed is great to see.’
The whisky is bottled at 48.9% abv, and is said to have aromas of candied apple, honey and light peat smoke, with notes of toffee, wild honey and spice on the palate.
The first edition saw 4,500 bottles sold across the UK, Europe and Japan.
Bowmore has not confirmed how many bottles will be made available for the second edition.
2019 Capacity = 2.000.000 Ltrs
Output: 2.000.000 Ltrs
1779
Bowmore Distillery is founded by David Simpson and
becomes the oldes lslay distillery.
1837
The distillery is sold to James and William Mutter of
Glasgow.
1892
After additional construction, the distillery is sold to
Bowmore Distillery Company Ltd, a consortium of
English businessmen.
1925
J.B. Sherrif and Company takes over.
1929
Distillers Company Limited (DCL) takes over.
1950
William Grigor & Son takes over.
1963
Stanley P. Morrison buys the distillery and forms
Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd.
1989
Japanese Suntory buys a 35% stake Morrison
Bowmore.
1993
The legenday Black Bowmore is launched.
1994
Suntory now controls all of Morrison Bowmore.
1996
A Bowmore 1957 (38 years) is bottled at 40,1%
but is not released until 2000.
1999
Bowmore darkest with three years finish on Oloroso
barrels is launched.
2000
Bowmore Dusk with two years finish in Bordeaux
barrels is launched.
2001
Bowmore Dawn with two years finish on Port pipes
is launched.
2002
A 37 year old Bowmore from 1964 and matured in fino
casks is launched in a limited edition of 300 bottles
2003
Another two expressions complete the wood trilogy which
started with 1964 Fino – 1964 Bourbon and 1964 Oloroso.
2004
Morrison Bowmore buys one of the most outstanding collections
of Bowmore Single Malt from the private collector
Hans Sommer from the Netherlands
It totals more than 200 bottles and includes a number of
Black Bowmore.
2005
Bowmore 1989 Bourbon (16 years) and 1971 (34 years) are
launched.
2006
Bowmore 1990 Oloroso (16 years) and 1968 (37 years)
are launched. A new and upgraded visitor centre is opened.
2007
An 18 year old is introduced. New packaging fort he whole
range. 1991 (16 yo) Port and Black Bowmore are released.
2008
White Bowmore and 1992 Vintage with Bordeaux finish are
launched.
2009
Gold Bowmore, Maltmen’s Selection, Laimrig and Bowmore
Tempest are released.
2010
A 40 years old and Vintage 1981 are released.
2011
Vintage 1982 and new batches of Tempest and Laimrig are
released.
2012
100 Degrees Proof, Springtide and Vintage 1983 are released
for duty free.
2013
The Devil’s Casks, a 23 year old Port Cask Matured and
Vintage 1984 are released
2014
Black Rock, Gold Reef and White Sands are released for
duty free.
2015
New editions of Devil’s Cask, Tempest and the 50 year
old are released as well as Mizunara Cask Finish.
2016
A 9 year old, a 10 year old travel retail exclusive and
Bowmore
Vault Edition are released as well as the final batch of
Black Bowmore.
2017
No. 1 is released together with three new expression
2018
Vintners Triology is launched
2019
Vault Edition Peat Smoke 21 year old only for duty free
and a Dragon
Edition 36 year old are released
2020
Capacity: 2.000.000 Ltrs
Output: 1.800.000 Ltrs
Black Bowmore DBS 1964 released in collaboration
with Aston Martin
There is no FeisIle 2020 is not launched, interupted
by the Corano pandemic
2021
Timeless 27 and 31 years old released
2022
No Comers To Hide Collection Batch 2 released
STANLEY P. MORRISON
Stanley P. Morrison grew in a relatively short time to become one of the largest independent whisky brokerage businesses in Scotland. Over time the company expanded into the blending, exporting and distillation of Scotch whisky through a number of acquisitions including the purchase of Bowmore, Glen Garioch and Auchentoshan distilleries until finally the company was purchased outright by Japan’s Suntory.
Initially a Glaswegian independent whisky broker, Stanley P. Morrison grew to own one of the most successful distilling empires in Scotland.
Stanley Morrison began working in the whisky brokerage business in Glasgow in 1925 with his father-in-law William Walker. After seven years he went into partnership with Robert Lundie to form brokerage Lundie and Morrison, but finally set up his own company, Stanley P. Morrison, in 1935 at a premises on Renfield Street.
Just one year after going it alone, Morrison set up a 50/50 venture with his old partner to purchase Chivas Brothers from W. Mitchell – an acquisition mostly paid for through the sale of the company’s whisky stocks for £149,000. With the onset of war, Chivas Brothers’ trade virtually ground to a standstill, and the company was eventually sold on to Canada’s Seagram in 1949.
Morrison’s relationship with Seagram prospered, and in 1955 the Canadian group requested Stanley P. Morrison to broker the purchase of Highland Distillers on its behalf. The sale would have included the Bunnahabhain, Glenglassaugh, Glenrothes, Highland Park and Tamdhu distilleries, if it weren’t for Distillers Company Ltd (DCL). The Scottish conglomerate swore to counter any bid made by Seagram, and the takeover attempt was subsequently dropped.
Stanley P. Morrison went on to broker several large deals during the early 1960s on behalf of companies like William Teacher & Sons and DCL, including the securement of four million gallons (18m litres) of grain and malt whiskies for the latter in 1961.
These mammoth deals enabled Stanley P. Morrison to acquire Bowmore distillery on Islay and the Roseburn Bonding Co. of Glasgow from the estate of Jimmie Grigor in 1963. This was the first time in the company’s history it had moved into distillation, blending and bottling. This was emphasised by the purchase, for the short period of 1966-69, of an interest in the Macduff distillery in Banffshire and the 1967 purchase of blending company Scottish Trading Co., including its Rob Roy blend.
In 1969 the company purchased the bulk whisky stocks of the large brewing concern Bass Charrington and in 1970 acquired the Glen Garioch distillery from Scottish Malt Distillers as well as the Glasgow blender and exporter T & A McClelland.
In 1971 Stanley P. Morrison died, and control of the company moved to James Howat and Stanley’s sons Stanley W. (known as Tim) and Brian.
The next few years saw a period of consolidation in the company until the 1983 purchase of James Sword & Co. and A. Dewar Rattray, both whisky blending companies that had been controlled by Stanley P. Morrison’s father-in-law, William Walker, for a number of years. This was followed in 1984 by the purchase of Auchentoshan distillery just outside Glasgow.
Since distilling was increasingly growing as the focus of Stanley P. Morrison’s operations, the board changed the company’s name to Morrison Bowmore Distillers in 1987.
In 1989 Japanese distiller Suntory bought a 35% stake in the company before completing its takeover in 1994. Through the merger of Suntory and US-based distiller Beam in 2014, Morrison Bowmore now belongs to Beam Suntory.
D Johnston & Company
Destilerias y Crianzas
Morrison Bowmore Distillers
William Teacher & Sons
Bowmore has launched a limited-edition 31 Year Old single malt into the travel retail channel as part of its Timeless Series collection.
This 45.4% abv whisky was matured in ex-bourbon casks for 29 years and then finished for two years in Matusalem sherry-seasoned butts. It retails for $2,100.
The Islay producer has also unveiled a limited-edition 27 Year Old single malt, which has an rrp of $1,525. It was matured in sherry and ex-bourbon casks for 15 years, followed by 12 years in first-fill Oloroso butts. Just 3,000 bottles of each whisky have been released.
Bowmore hired French director Thomas Vanz to create a film that pays homage to the craft that goes into creating Bowmore’s iconic whiskies.
“The artistry involved in the whisky making process is fascinating and provided me with rich and vivid inspiration to create my own unique interpretation,” said Vanz. “Through my work, I focused on capturing a galaxy of beautiful chemical reactions to represent the whisky-making process, which is made up of complex movement and colours.
“This is my interpretation of the Bowmore universe, from where it begins to the final character. To collaborate with a single malt with such a remarkable legacy and from an awe-inspiring place is a first for me and I relished the opportunity to explore Bowmore in my own way.”
Each presentation box comes with an hourglass, which encourages the owner to savour the nose of the whisky for a full three minutes before taking a sip.
Master blender Ron Welsh, master blender, said: “With Bowmore Timeless Series, the key is the careful selection of the right casks, at the right time. This enables us to determine when the spirit has reached its peak, or if it should be left longer to develop its character further.
“This careful balance is vital to ensuring we allow the character of our whiskies to be optimised and can therefore, promise exceptional flavour delivery.
THE EMPTY GLASS – BOWMORE 1975, SIGNATORY
August 27, 2022 Musings
I mean, we hadn’t used it for years. That’s why we sold it. A small beach hut, little more than a shed. Useful when she was young. A place to rest, chat, barbecue, meet friends, watch her run down to the sea and back for hours, collecting stones, painting them, making up stories. But these days pass. Time moves on, things… change.
It was right to sell it to a family with a wee one so that they too could do the same as we had. In time, they would pass it on again.
All of that makes my reaction when I passed it the other day all the more surprising. Why did my heart sink? Why was there a sudden desperate feeling of loss, hurt even?
Two men, sledgehammers in hand were breaking it up. It had looked decrepit for a while, unloved, untouched and the winter storms hadn’t been kind to it, but still.
Maybe the folks we sold it to had other priorities. But it was theirs, not mine any more and yet I stood there, watched, saddened as the wood splintered and the walls, flimsy at the best of times, tumbled into the pile.
I took one step forward. Could I ask them for the number? The 252 made from the tiles we’d bought in Granada, but the gable was at the bottom of the heap, and anyway it wasn’t mine to take, was it? It’s a lesson in impermanence I told myself, as I walked on. Maybe they’ll build a new one and it will really be theirs.
It was the same feeling, I realised, which had happened when I found that bottle of Signatory Bowmore ’75 at the back of a shelf. It had been clearly kept for some occasion.
I opened it, the cork still OK. The whisky’s structure though was as shaky as the beach hut’s walls, but was just holding on. The smoke was still drifting around, and the fruits, though faded, were still present. It was delicious.
Then I remembered why it had taken me decades to drain it of its final drop. It wasn’t its quality which had stopped me, but what it reminded me of. Buying it at Christie’s in Bowmore on that first big family holiday and digging into it with Richard and Jo; and then, back home, eking it out, pushing it further back in the shelf so it was hard to access. That’s why it was there, to preserve that summer, those people, some now gone. Memories greater than any tasting note or, God help us, a score.
The bottle now emptied, the last sip taken, a final exhalation, and it was gone, but there was no sadness there. The physical never lasts, the memories do.
This piece originally appeared in Whisky and Fine Spirits in France.
21. Oktober 2022 | rad
Bowmore
Zweite Runde eingeläutet
Bowmore bringt zum zweiten Mal in Zusammenarbeit mit dem britischen Sportwagenhersteller Aston Martin eine „Masters‘ Selection“ heraus. Der 22 Jahre gereifte Single Malt Whisky soll ab sofort in den wichtigsten Märkten der Welt erhältlich sein; hierzulande ist Beam Suntory Deutschland für den Vertrieb verantwortlich.
Beide Marken sähen sich durch gemeinsame Werte verbunden, stünden gleichermaßen für Handwerkskunst und Beständigkeit über Jahrzehnte, heißt es. Sie entstammten zwar völlig unterschiedlichen Welten, teilten aber ihre Leidenschaft für ihr jeweiliges Fach. Der Auftritt der Flasche und der Verpackung wurde von dem Chef der Designabteilung von Aston Martin, Marek Reichman, kreiert
Bowmore announces Lunar New Year travel retail exclusive
20 January, 2023
Islay single malt Scotch brand Bowmore has announced the launch of a limited-edition travel retail exclusive bottling in commemoration of Lunar New Year 2023.
The 18 year old Bowmore Lunar New Year has been matured in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks and cut at 43% abv.
“We are thrilled to unveil the 18 year old Bowmore Lunar New Year Limited Edition exclusively to Global Travel Retail across Asia for a second year in a row,” said Manuel González, marketing director of Global Travel Retail for Beam Suntory.
“Lunar New Year and journeys are inextricably linked – as millions around the world embark on a journey home to be reunited with loved ones. We wanted to make sure that shoppers could find in Bowmore the perfect match and the perfect gift for these celebrations.”
2023 is the year of the Water Rabbit, an element that features in an illustrated packaging design that draws inspiration from the traditional brushstrokes of Chinese paintings.
The 18 year old Bowmore Lunar New Year is available now exclusively across duty free stores in China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia at an rrsp of US$145.