Bowmore 26 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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| Management number | 253635916 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$368.70 | Model Number | 253635916 | ||
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Mid-90s Bowmore is a genre unto itself, but Single Cask #1550 elevates that reputation to a near-mythical status. Distilled in 1995 and left undisturbed for twenty-six years, this liquid did not merely age; it concentrated. Matured exclusively in a first-fill Oloroso Sherry butt, the whisky absorbed the rich, vinous character of the Spanish oak until it darkened to a deep mahogany.
The proof here tells the real story. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 44.6% ABV, this dram has lost significant volume to the "Angel's Share," leaving behind a spirit that is incredibly viscous and flavor-dense. It is a "sherry bomb" in the truest sense, yet it retains the tropical fruit esters that make this era of Bowmore so sought after by collectors.
With only 485 bottles produced, this release represents a fleeting intersection of Islay peat and Andalusian wine. You are tasting a spirit that is soft, dark, and impossibly complex. If you want to understand why Bowmore commands such respect in the auction room, pour this.
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