Bowmore Kranna Dubh 30 Year Old 75cl
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Lot number: 077-0915
Winning bid: £940
The oldest distillery on Islay, Bowmore has been described as the Grande Dame of the island, and still has its own floor maltings which make up about 30% of its requirements. Its No. 1 vault is the oldest maturation warehouse in Scotland and the only one below sea level.
Named for the Celtic legend of the Sea Dragon:
Stirred from his thousand year sleep by Fionn mac Cumhail, known as Fingal, the sea dragon, Kranna Dubh, swam to the shore at Bowmore to do battle. It ended with Kranna mortally wounded by Fingal's magical sword, Mac a' Luin, his dark blood seeping into the waters.
It is said, when the sun sets, Loch Indaal turns red with his blood - and that local mothers scold their children severely, if they ever catch them pitching stones into the Loch. Gulp!
Age: 30 years old
43% ABV / 75cl
Please note minor wear to capsule lid
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