Bowmore - Bicentenary

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LOT #5945

1975.00

£1,975.00 €2,303.84$2,733.60

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Sold 29/10/2017

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Lot Information

Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Distillery status: Operational
Type: Single Malt Whisky
Size: 75cl
Delivery weight: 4.00kg
Strength: 75 proof%

About the distillery

Bowmore is a distillery that produces scotch whisky on the isle of Islay, an island of the Inner Hebrides. The distillery, which lies on the South Eastern shore of Loch Indaal, is one of the oldest in Scotland and is said to have been established in 1779. The distillery is owned by Beam Suntory who also own the Auchentoshan, Glen Garioch, Laphroaig and Ardmore distilleries and produce the Teacher's Highland Cream blend.

Other Information

Bottled in 1979 in celebration of the distillery's 200th anniversary this is an extremely rare Bowmore which many claim to be one of the best malts ever produced.

Bottle, seal and box in excellent condition.

Please note lid lays loosely onto wooden box.

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