{"product_id":"bowmore-18-year-old-whisky","title":"Bowmore 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch 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 distillery was founded in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1779\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, making it one of the oldest distilleries on Islay.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It sits on the eastern shore of Loch Indaal, where aging casks are influenced by sea air and saline humidity.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Bowmore’s style has long been characterized by the balance between peat smoke, sherry\/oak influence, and maritime character.\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\"\u003eBowmore’s production and blending team prioritize integration and balance—allowing maturation, cask influence, peat, and fruit to harmonize. The 18-year expression aims to let the oak, smoke, and dried fruit character converge without one dominating the others.\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\"\u003eThis whisky is made from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e100 % malted barley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The peat used in drying the malt is typical of Islay, and Bowmore only lightly peats compared to more heavily peated distilleries.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Water is drawn from local sources, including the River Laggan, which drains through peat and rock—contributing to mineral and smoky character.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Yeast strains are proprietary to the distillery, selected to manage phenols and fermentation character.\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 spirit is distilled in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional copper pot stills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (wash and spirit stills).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Bowmore uses careful cut points to retain smoky phenols and fruity esters, discarding harsh heads and tails to ensure smoothness.\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 18 is matured for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in a combination of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eex-bourbon (American oak) casks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eex-sherry (European \/ Oloroso) casks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The blend reportedly uses ~65 % Bourbon barrel matured spirit and ~35 % first-fill Oloroso European oak butts for the sherry portion.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This combination of cask types adds fruit, oak spice, and richness to balance the smoke.\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=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Smoke and charred wood, mingled with chocolate, brown sugar, dried plums, orchard fruits, orange peel, tobacco, leather, and subtle brine.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Entry is fruity—blackcurrant, plum, raisin—then shifting to orange peel, toffee, dark chocolate, subtle peat smoke, oak spice, and a hint of tropical or dried fruit.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Moderately long, with lingering peat smoke, oak spice, some ashy dryness, orange zest, and a touch of bittersweet edge.\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\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePairs well with dark chocolate desserts, fruitcake, dried fruit compote, smoked meats (salmon, duck), strong cheeses (aged cheddar, blue cheese), and rich pâtés. The interplay of smoke, fruit and oak allows flexibility.\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 coax out complexity. Use a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlencairn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or tulip whisky glass to concentrate aromas. Serve around \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e18-20 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Allow the whisky to rest in the glass a few minutes before tasting to let fragrant layers open.\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, Bowmore 18 is stable. Store upright in a cool, dark environment (≈ 15-20 °C). Given its age, further bottle aging is unlikely to improve it significantly—but careful storage preserves its character.\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\"\u003eSingle malt (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\"\u003e43 % (86 proof)\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":47922276925654,"sku":null,"price":975.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/Bowmore18YearOldWhisky.png?v=1773668140","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/bowmore-18-year-old-whisky","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}