{"product_id":"bowmore-12-year-old-whisky","title":"Bowmore 12 Year Old Whisky","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBowmore, founded in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1779\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on the shores of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoch Indaal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on the Isle of Islay, is one of the oldest continuously operating distilleries in Scotland and the oldest on Islay. It has long been celebrated for its balance of peat smoke, maritime character, and refined sweetness. Today it is owned by Morrison Bowmore Distillers, a part of Suntory Global Spirits.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster Distiller and Production Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhile the brand does not always prominently highlight a single “Master Distiller,” Bowmore’s blending and maturation teams focus on balancing \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epeat, fruit, and sherry\/oak influences\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The production philosophy emphasizes \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emeticulous cask selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, subtle peat integration, and a maturation style that lets both smoky and delicate notes harmonize.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSource of Ingredients (Grain, Water, Yeast)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBowmore uses \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emalted barley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (some locally sourced, supplemented from mainland Scotland) and draws \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e from local sources on Islay, contributing to its coastal and briny influence. Yeast strains are proprietary and not publicly disclosed.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe distillery employs \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecopper pot stills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (two wash stills and two spirit stills). Its malt is traditionally floor-malted and dried with a controlled peat influence. The cuts of distillate are managed to preserve balance between smoke and sweetness.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaturation \u0026amp; Cask Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBowmore 12 Year Old is matured in a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emix of ex-bourbon casks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOloroso sherry-seasoned casks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, with a finishing influence from Oloroso casks to add depth and richness.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Subtle lemon, honey, vanilla, gentle peat smoke, light sea breeze and malt sweetness.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Heather honey, citrus notes (lemon, orange), gentle peat, soft oak, some tropical fruit undertones.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Medium to long, with smoky edge, sweet spice, lingering peat and citrus.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGo with smoked salmon, grilled scallops, blue cheeses, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, or citrus-glazed pork — foods that complement smoke, sweet, and briny tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing Suggestions and Ideal Glassware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eneat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or with a few drops of water to open aroma. Use a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlencairn glass\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or tulip whisky glass. Best enjoyed around \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e18–20 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOnce bottled it is stable. Store upright in a cool, dark place. As a 12-year expression, it is meant to be enjoyed now; additional bottle aging brings only very subtle mellowing over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrain Type \u0026amp; Mash Bill (if applicable)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esingle malt Scotch whisky\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (100% malted barley).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e40 % ABV\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922276991190,"sku":null,"price":438.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/Bowmore12YearOldWhisky_e95e85f9-d550-4e5d-b5c5-7100743b2fe3.png?v=1773668142","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/bowmore-12-year-old-whisky","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}