Whisky Forum - Bowmore 1989 23yo

JAB · Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 10:32 pm Post subject: Bowmore 1989 23yo

COMING SOON - Bowmore 1989 23yo Port Matured 50.8% ABV

mike101 · Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 6:58 am Post subject: Bowmore

thanks JAB for the info...

any idea when that bottle will hit the shops?

cheers
mike

JAB · Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:30 am Post subject: Re: Bowmore

mike101 · Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 12:40 pm Post subject: Bowmore

just found it on LFW for "only" 380 GBP.... Sad

my malt budget is going from bad to worse...

Islay Pete · Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 1:42 pm Post subject:

Looks like it will be very similar to the Bowmore 21 year old 1988 port wood matured.

£380 for a 23 year old is steep, i would hope it is very good for that price.

drPete · Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 2:28 pm Post subject:

JAB · Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 2:36 pm Post subject: Re: Bowmore

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Big Mac · Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 2:43 am Post subject:

Even if it is a single cask bottling the price tag Â£380 isnt justified

JAB · Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 4:56 am Post subject:

Keith · Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 11:22 am Post subject:

If you shop around you would find some indie biottlings of 23 year old Port Ellen for Â£380 and that is shop prices they would be even cheaper at auction.

JAB · Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 1:55 pm Post subject:

Latest info

Once opened it reveals a certificate handwritten by the Bowmore Distillery manager Eddie MacAffer. Less than 12,000 bottles have been released worldwide with 120 cases available in the UK priced at Â£380 RRP, 50.8% ABV

That is just a crazy price tag for 12,000 bottles

rlemkin · Single Malt Member Joined: 09 Sep 2012 Posts: 71

William · Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 11:07 pm Post subject:

I have a sample on the way, i will let you know what i think when i arrive meanwhile here is Bowmores official tasting note for the Bowmore 23 Years Old - Port Cask Matured:

Colour - Deep mahogany with a rich ruby blush.

Nose - Rich, smoky and very complex. Plum skins, black cherries and dark chocolate are interwoven with wood smoke and sea-salt, seductive sandalwood and walnuts thrown on a roaring fire.

Taste - A swathe of rich smoky velvet brings luscious layered autumn fruits, tingly winter spices, blood orange and sensual winter black truffles.

Finish - Long and rich with smoke infused blood orange, truffle and walnut oil.
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JAB · Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 6:45 pm Post subject:

Hope to try this very soon