{"product_id":"bowmore-15-year-old-whisky","title":"Bowmore 15 Year Old Sherry Oak Cask","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 is the oldest operating distillery on Islay, 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, Scotland. It has long held a storied legacy, blending peat smoke with maritime character, eventually becoming part of Morrison Bowmore Distillers, now owned by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuntory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The distillery remains notable for traditional practices such as floor malting and aging in its subterranean “No. 1 Vaults.”\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 a specific “Master Distiller” name is not always spotlighted for this bottling, Bowmore’s current \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster Blender \/ blending team\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, under \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalum Fraser\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, has steered the brand toward a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSherry Oak Collection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e approach. The philosophy emphasizes \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecareful cask selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, balancing American oak ex-bourbon influence with European oak Oloroso sherry maturation to highlight sweetness, smoke, and structure.\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\"\u003eThe distillery uses malted barley (some of which is locally grown on Islay, though the island supply is insufficient, so mainland barley is also used). Water is drawn from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoch Indaal \/ local sources on Islay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The yeast strains and precise sourcing are not publicly disclosed, but Bowmore maintains traditional yeast selection and fermentation in wooden washbacks.\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\"\u003eBowmore uses \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecopper pot stills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (with two wash stills and two spirit stills). The malted barley is floor-malted and hand turned during drying. Distillation is standard for single malts, with care paid to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecuts and reflux\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to retain the signature balance of smoke and fruit.\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=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eThe whisky is matured for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eat least 15 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmerican oak ex-bourbon casks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEuropean oak Oloroso (sherry) casks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e, then finished in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEuropean oak Oloroso-sherry-seasoned casks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e to impart richer sherry character.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\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 Vanilla, toasted almonds, stewed apple, baked pastry, cinnamon, sultanas, dark chocolate, and a gentle wisp of sea smoke.\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 Candied orange, toasted walnuts, blackberry jam, hints of licorice, clove, pepper, molasses, and burned oak. Soft smoke emerges.\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 Lingering charred wood, subtle smoke, sweet spices, clove, licorice, and a balancing dry oak edge.\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\"\u003ePair with dark chocolate desserts, dried fruits, rich stews (lamb, beef bourguignon), blue cheese, smoked meats, or roasted nuts.\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 up aromas. Use a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlencairn glass\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or tulip-shaped whisky glass. Ideal drinking temperature is 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 and should be stored upright, in a cool, dark place away from temperature extremes. This is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eready-to-drink 15-year expression\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — further maturation in bottle offers only very slow evolution, mainly subtle mellowness 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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esingle malt Scotch whisky\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (100% malted barley, no other grains).\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\"\u003e43 % 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":47922276958422,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/Bowmore15YearOldSherryOakCask.png?v=1773668140","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/bowmore-15-year-old-whisky","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}