Bowmore – 26 Year Old French Oak Barrique Vintner’s Trilogy (70cl, 48.7%)

Bowmore – 26 Year Old French Oak Barrique Vintner’s Trilogy is a whisky from Bowmore (Islay). Aged 26 years, bottled at 48.7% ABV, 70cl. Surely there are few locations more evocative than the shores of Lochindaal, an area positively steeped in rich Scottish folklore. It’s no wonder then that Bowmore has a whiff of magic about it (or perhaps that’s just the whisky). The oldest distillery on Islay, Bowmore still retains its own floor maltings, and while they can no longer meet all of the busy distillery’s requirements, they still contribute a third of the malt used in every mash. Just because something is old, doesn’t mean it’s old-fashioned, and Bowmore’s eco friendly heat recovery system not only cuts down on those pesky bills, it also heats the town swimming pool! This is the second release in the Vintner’s Trilogy range from the Islay distillery. This double matured whisky spends time in ex-bourbon barrels and wine barriques, developing a burnt amber colour.