Of the five whisky-making regions in Scotland, Islay is perhaps the most distinct, renowned globally for its uniquely smoky Scotch. The bold flavours produced by this small island – peaty, salty and intense – are as dramatic as the rugged coastal landscape that shapes them. At the heart of this heritage is Bowmore, the first licensed distillery on Islay.
Since 1779, it has been crafting limited batches of single malt Scotch whisky, celebrated for its fruity notes and smouldering complexity – all from its vantage point overlooking the wild Atlantic from the shores of Lochindaal. Bowmore’s legacy goes beyond its pioneering roots. The distillery continues to push the boundaries of whisky making with new innovative expressions.
This creative spirit shines through in the Bowmore Appellations, an exclusive collaboration with acclaimed wine-producing regions to create whiskies layered with flavours in every sip. A COLLABORATION BORN FROM TRADITION AND EXPLORATION At Bowmore, maturation is regarded as a cornerstone of whisky making, with each cask chosen with intent. Every batch rests for at least nine years, allowing the whisky to evolve slowly and gain a smooth, expressive character.
Rather than using new casks, which can overwhelm the delicate single malt, the distillery turns to ex-American oak bourbon and ex-sherry barrels, known for their mellow ageing and nuanced flavours that create multi-dimensional profiles. For the Appellations collection, Bowmore has handpicked ba.
