Bowmore Legend, a whisky that feels like the spirit of Islay itself: windswept, elemental, and timeless. It’s where the island’s smoky heart meets a softer, honeyed soul. Every sip carries the story of sea air, ancient vaults, and a distillery that’s perfected balance over centuries.

Bowmore Legend Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Brand: Bowmore | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 40% | Origin: Islay, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: A gentle invitation of peat smoke and sea breeze, laced with lemon zest, heather honey, and a touch of oak spice. It’s the scent of the coast at dusk, clean, smoky, and soothing.
Palate: Smooth and lively, delivering flavors of sweet malt, vanilla, and subtle brine wrapped in waves of soft peat. The smoke never overwhelms, it dances gracefully with the sweetness.
Finish: Medium and warm, with lingering notes of smoke, salted caramel, and oak, a perfect balance of land and sea.

Production Details:
Bowmore Legend is matured in ex-bourbon casks, allowing the distillery’s hallmark maritime smoke to shine against a backdrop of creamy vanilla and spice. Crafted at the oldest licensed distillery on Islay, it draws on centuries of tradition and the unique climate of the island’s shores. The legendary No.1 Vaults, Bowmore’s sea-level maturation warehouse, infuse every cask with Islay’s salty air, shaping the whisky’s unmistakable depth and balance.

Perfect For:
A relaxed evening or a quiet introduction to Islay single malts. Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water while watching the sunset, the kind of dram that invites reflection and calm conversation.

Expert Notes:
Bowmore Legend is often celebrated as the most approachable expression in the Bowmore range, beautifully balanced, offering gentle peat for newcomers and nuanced depth for seasoned drinkers. It showcases Bowmore’s ability to make smoke refined, not overpowering.

Customer Reviews:
“Light, smoky, and elegant, my go-to Islay for any occasion.”
“Perfect balance between peat and sweetness. Smooth from start to finish.”
“Reminds me of sea air and bonfires on the beach, absolutely classic Bowmore.”

Interesting Fact:
Bowmore’s No.1 Vaults, where Legend matures, are the oldest aging warehouses in Scotland, situated below sea level, they give the whisky its subtle saltiness and smooth maritime edge.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat to experience its gentle peat and honeyed depth, or add a few drops of water to open up citrus and floral notes. For a refreshing twist, try it with one large ice cube to let the smoke and sweetness evolve slowly.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1779, Bowmore stands as the heart of Islay whisky heritage. Known for combining peat smoke with balance and elegance, the distillery’s craftsmanship has endured for nearly 250 years. Every bottle of Bowmore, especially the Legend, tells a story of elemental harmony, where fire, air, earth, and water converge to create one of the most distinctive malts in the world.