Region: Islay (Scotland)
Distillery: Bowmore
Age: Not Stated (1990s Vintage, Vatting of 15 - 25 year old)
ABV: 53.9%
Cask: Ex-Bourbon/ Sherry/ Mizunara Oak
Size: 700 ml
This is a marriage of the East and the West. Legendary Mizunara Oak Casks which have been unique to Japanese Whisky, travelled 6000 miles from Japan to Islay and sat in Bowmore's equally legendary No.1 Vaults to finish this remarkable creation.
Originally matured in Bourbon and Sherry Casks, which were then finished in Mizunara Oak Casks for about 3 years.
Mizunara Oak maturation usually imparts unique flavours of sandalwood and coconut. Bowmore Official Tasting Notes (Website) for this bottling. Color: Warm amber Nose: Spicy, mellow sweetness carried on a fresh ocean breeze Palate: Sweet vanilla, cedar wood, exotic mango and honey rose blossom Finish: Floral spice and fragrant smoke.
Only 2000 bottles were released in 2015. Rated 90+ on Whiskybase with over 100 Votes.