{"product_id":"bowmore-25-year-old-whisky","title":"Bowmore 25 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, established in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1779\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on the Isle of Islay, is one of the oldest functioning whisky distilleries on the island.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It lies on the southeast shore of Loch Indaal and is owned by Morrison Bowmore (a subsidiary of Suntory).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Bowmore is known for combining peated character with a maritime saltiness, and often balancing fruit, oak, and smoke in its long-aged expressions.\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 Bowmore does not typically spotlight a single “master distiller,” its production and blending teams are dedicated to preserving the distillery’s hallmark balance of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epeat, smoke, sherry, and sea air\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The philosophy in a 25-year bottling is to let age, cask choice, and maturation interplay, allowing the spirit to evolve complex layers without overdominance of any one element.\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 whisky is made from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e100 % malted barley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, kilned with peat typical of Islay distilleries. Bowmore sources water from the local area, notably the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRiver Laggan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and surrounding springs, carrying some mineral and peat influence.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Yeast strains are those maintained by Bowmore \/ Morrison Bowmore to produce the characteristic ester and fermentation profile.\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 copper pot stills (a pair of wash stills and a pair of spirit stills) typical of traditional Scotch malt production.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Their cut points are managed to preserve peat and fruit esters while discarding harsher heads and tails. Over time, the spirit becomes more integrated through maturation.\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 25 is matured for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e25 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, using a combination of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmerican ex-bourbon casks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEuropean (Oloroso) sherry casks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The higher proportion of sherry casks gives richness and depth, while bourbon casks maintain freshness and structural support. Bowmore describes it as “hand-selected American oak ex-Bourbon casks and European oak Oloroso sherry casks.”\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=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Intense sherry aromas, dried plums, sultanas, rhubarb, raspberries, with creamy vanilla custard and a wisp of smoke.\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 Rich stone and dark fruit (fig, plum), toffee, hazelnut, gentle peat smoke weaving through oak spice, subtle salt and fudge.\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 Long, softly smoky, with lingering toasted nuts, sweet oak, and a soft maritime saline echo.\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, dried fruits or figs, games (like venison), rich pâtés, smoked meats, or mature cheeses. The sherry influence and smoke bridge sweet and savory flavors.\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 open secondary aromas. Use a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlencairn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or tulip whisky glass to concentrate aroma. Serve at ~18-20 °C. Allow it a few minutes in the glass to open before tasting.\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, the whisky is stable. Store upright, in a cool, dark environment (≈ 15-20 °C). As a 25-year expression, further aging in bottle will not significantly improve it—but good storage ensures no degradation.\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 %\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":47922276892886,"sku":null,"price":5475.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/Bowmore25YearOldWhisky.png?v=1773668138","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/bowmore-25-year-old-whisky","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}