Time moves differently on Islay. At Bowmore, it lingers, in the sea soaked warehouses, in the slow maturation, in the quiet confidence of every dram. Bowmore 15 Year Old is where smoke and sherry meet in perfect balance, a whisky that speaks of the island’s stormy coasts and centuries-old craft, wrapped in a layer of indulgent dark fruit and spice.

Bowmore 15 Year Old 70cl
Brand: Bowmore | Category: Islay Single Malt | ABV: 43% | Origin: Islay, Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Deep and brooding, notes of dried fruit, treacle toffee, sherry soaked oak, and a soft coastal smokiness rising like mist off the shore.
Palate: Full-bodied and expressive. Layers of dark chocolate, raisins, roasted coffee, and peat smoke unfold with warming spice and silky texture.
Finish: Long and warming, sweet and smoky, with hints of burnt sugar, citrus peel, and gentle maritime salt. It fades slowly, like an Islay sunset behind the distillery wall.

Production Details:
Matured first in bourbon barrels before spending its final three years in Oloroso sherry casks, Bowmore 15 gains its signature depth from this double maturation. The sherry wood adds richness and fruit, while the Islay peat remains quietly assertive, never overpowering, always present.

Perfect For:
Rainy nights, slow dinners, and conversations that last past midnight. This is a whisky that wraps around you like a wool coat by the fire.

Expert Notes:
A consistent favorite among critics and peat lovers alike, Bowmore 15 has earned accolades for its balance, a sherried Islay malt with both power and polish. A gateway for sherry fans into smoke, and vice versa.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ “The perfect mix of smoke and sweetness, not too much of either, just enough of both.”
🗣️ “I come back to this bottle every winter. It never misses.”
🗣️ “It’s like biting into a dark chocolate truffle while standing on a cliff above the sea.”

Interesting Fact:
Bowmore is Islay’s oldest licensed distillery, founded in 1779. Its legendary No. 1 Vaults sit below sea level, making it one of the most atmospheric aging environments in the whisky world.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat to experience its full complexity. A touch of water will lift the fruit and mellow the smoke. Try pairing with dark chocolate, grilled meats, or spiced nuts for a perfect evening ritual.

Distillery Background:
Bowmore sits on the shores of Loch Indaal, at the heart of Islay’s whisky history. Known for crafting some of the island’s most elegant and balanced peated malts, Bowmore marries tradition and finesse. Their time-honored techniques, floor malting, and coastal maturation define every drop and Bowmore 15 is a perfect expression of that legacy.