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Bowmore 1985 26 Year Old

Bowmore 1985 26 Year Old

Available for R 46 579

Region: Islay
ABV: 52.3%
Size: 700ml

Distilled at Bowmore distillery, this Scotch Whisky was aged for 26 years prior to bottling. Fans of higher strength whiskies will not be disappointed by this bottling which comes at 52.3% ABV.

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Common questions about Bowmore 1985 26 Year Old

What is the best price for Bowmore 1985 26 Year Old?

The best current price is R 46 579 at Hard to Find Whisky. Prices are updated daily from live retailer feeds.

Where can I buy Bowmore 1985 26 Year Old?

Currently available at Hard to Find Whisky. Compare all Bowmore Whisky prices.

What region is Bowmore 1985 26 Year Old from?

This expression is from the Islay whisky region.

Community flavour profile

Based on 258 archived reviews

Defining characteristics

Compared with other whisky brands

seaweed 4.6x brine 3.6x coastal 3.5x peat 3.3x iodine 3.3x

Most common notes

peat
smoke
chocolate
salt
vanilla
citrus

Across 258 archived community reviews, Bowmore Whisky is most frequently associated with peat, smoke and chocolate notes, with seaweed, brine and coastal appearing more often than the category average.

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