About Us

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DISCOVER ORIGINAL THINKING

While proudly the oldest distillery on Islay, we measure ourselves by our last bottle. We have helped write the story of this extraordinary island. But it is the endlessly captivating craft of whisky making, and the unforgettable moments it inspires, that drives us.

Our Heritage

Our Process

Since 1779 we have crafted our expressive, multi-dimensional single malt, surrounded by the untamed beauty of our island home. As the centuries have passed, the processes we follow to create Bowmore single malt Scotch whisky have been gently refined to be an evolution of our beginnings. Indeed, to walk into our No1 vault on the shores of Loch Indaal is to walk back in time.

A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER

Sitting serenely on the shores of Loch Indaal, the city of Bowmore is immersed in nature of breathtaking beauty. A place unhurried by time, and weighed down with extraordinary history, it continues to write its indelible chapter in whisky's story.

Sustainability

Our connection to the land runs deep and strong. Islay's rich natural environment is elemental in crafting Bowmore whisky's complex and unmistakable persona. We take our water from a lade which runs seven miles into the village from the River Laggan.

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Our Collection

Maritime minerality, fresh stone fruits and so much more. Discover our
inimitable house style.

12-Year Old Sherry Oak Cask

Rich and indulgent, this 12-Year Old Sherry Oak Cask boasts a maturity and complex sophistication that belies its years.

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bottle of Bowmore 12 Year Old Sherry Matured whisky positioned beside a matching rectangular cardboard box.

14-Year Old Bordeaux Wine Cask Finish

This travel exclusive brings together cask excellence from Bordeaux with our outstanding complexity and creativity: a fascinating Bowmore, finished in Bordeaux casks from some of France's finest wineries. The result is a distinctive layering of our assertive style, liberated by a lighter, brighter cask finish – a deep understanding between people who share our respect for heritage and patient craft in a single terroir.

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Bowmore 14 year old Bordeaux wine finish and box

15-Year Old Sherry Oak Cask

A showcase of masterful maturation, this deep and enigmatic 15-Year Old Sherry Oak Cask beautifully reconciles its sweet and gently spicy persona.

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16-Year Old Ruby Port Cask Finish

This travel exclusive augments our layered house style with the enchantingly sweet notes of Port casks. The result is a whisky of surprising elegance, redolent with rich, dark sweetness against the captivating background of deep, misty woodsmoke. This outstanding Bowmore combines our signature complexity with the richness of casks from Portugal’s finest port houses.

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Bowmore 16 year old Ruby port cask finish and box

18-Year Old Sherry Oak Cask

The Bowmore 18-year old sherry cask offers a beautifully reconciled marriage of delicious citrus notes and the gentle yet unmistakable accompaniment of our signature peaty flavour.

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19-Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish

This travel exclusive adds new layers of character to Bowmore's complex house style, imbued with the dramatic depths of Pinot Noir casks. This unique whisky fuses cask excellence from some of Burgundy's finest winemakers with Bowmore's outstanding complexity and creativity.

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