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Bowmore 1998 9 Year Old Alchemist

Bowmore 1998 9 Year Old Alchemist
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Lot number: 068-4234

Winning bid: £50

The oldest distillery on Islay, Bowmore has been described as the Grande Dame of the island. It still has its own floor maltings which make up about 30% of its requirements. Its No. 1 vaults are the oldest maturation warehouse in Scotland and the only one below sea level.

Bottled by Gordon Wright, ex of Springbank (owned by his family) and Bruichladdich - The Alchemist

Distilled: April 1998

Bottled: August 2007

Age: 9 years

46% ABV / 70cl

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