Distillery: Bowmore
Region: Islay
Distilled: 1989
Age: 10
Cask type: Bourbon
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Some background:

 The distillery is located in the capital of Islay on the shores of Loch Indaal. Founded in 1779 it is the oldest on this majestic and windswept island. The company, now owned by the Japanese distilling giant Suntory, donated their No.3 warehouse to the community for a swimming pool, with the water heated by the distillation process. Dive headfirst into a nip of this rich and sumptuous whisky.

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Tasting Note: The pale colour bellies the character and flavour that this dram possesses. The peat reek is evident from the first whiff, and , although not as pronounced as some of its neighbours gives this great charm. The palate is salty sweet with a lovely long and refreshing finish.