Our Story

Islay distillery at a distance at dusk
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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.

Malt on floor of barn at Islay distillery.
Stills at Islay distillery lit up
Stills at Islay distillery lit up

WITH INTENTION, 
OR NOT AT ALL.

In all we do there is clear intention. Each element in the crafting of Bowmore scotch is an exercise in purpose, as layers of extraordinary are woven together. In drinking, its story unfolds in glorious, resounding complexity. The choreographed journey of each grain. The purity of our water. The time spent in the mythical No.1 vaults. Nothing is left to chance in the process of making whisky.

Our Process
Loch and horizon on Islay with yellow foliage
Sunset beach at Islay distillery with horizon

NATURE'S 
PLAYGROUND

Nestled in magical, unspoiled scenery, Bowmore watches over the often wild Atlantic shoreline. Rich in history and stories, our whisky carries the name of the region's fabled black stones.

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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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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 Scotch

An exceptional 18-year old Islay single malt whisky. Our signature Bowmore distillery style shines brightly, bold and unexpectedly powerful, yet with a sweet clarity.

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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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Bowmore 19 year old Pinot Noir Cask Finish and box

Aston Martin Masters Selection 21 Year Old

A complex and dynamic single malt that epitomises our partnership, rich in flavour and intensity.

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Bowmore Aston Martin Masters’ selection edition 4 21 year old bottle and box

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