Bowmore 1965 limited to 232 bottles – at £22,300

Bowmore Islay Single Malt Whisky has announced the release of Bowmore 1965, the latest expression in the Vaults Series.

Having matured for 52 years at Bowmore distillery the home of the world’s oldest scotch maturation warehouse, and benefitting from a careful aging process over the course of many decades, Bowmore 1965 is one of the rarest and most refined whiskies the distillery has ever produced.

With just 232 bottles available, Bowmore 1965 is one of the most highly revered and sought-after whiskies in the world, the ultimate reward for the most discerning of whisky connoisseurs looking to sample the exquisite single malt.

Each drop is the embodiment of time savoured, revealing a richness and depth that has been drawn from 52 meticulous years of slow maturation on the weather-beaten coast of Bowmore’s Islay home.

Over this time, the limited-edition whisky has unlocked the flavours of rich and balanced smoke, so distinctive of 1960s Bowmore whiskies. The expression is testament to the craft and patience of Bowmore’s esteemed whisky makers who allowed the liquid to mature for so long, unearthing the depth of flavour that each bottle will now share with the world.

With a rich natural colour, complexity and sumptuous intensity that has rarely been seen in a single malt, every drop is laden with character absorbed from the sherry oak casks that nurture it through its maturation process.

On the nose, Bowmore 1965, tasted at cask strength (42% abv) offers elegant bursts of fragrant fruits, sweet bees wax and intense dark chocolate, developing into burnt heather and a fresh spring flower finish. Perfectly balanced with a touch of jasmine, dried fruit and apricots, this single malt is best savoured neat.

But it’s not just the careful maturation process, limited number of bottles, or refined taste which make Bowmore 1965 such an iconic and important addition to the Bowmore family.

The expression is presented in a hand-blown glass bottle, crafted over time, enhanced with sterling silver adornments. Each handcrafted decanter unites proven tradition with striking originality; exuding beauty and integrity at every glance, which challenges the perception of traditional decanter design.

David Turner, Bowmore Distillery Manager, said: ‘This is the 3rd Bowmore release under my tenancy and is certainly one of the most remarkable whiskies we have produced during my time here. Bowmore 1965 demonstrates the rewards of our meticulous aging process and showcases the quality of whiskies coming from our talented and dedicated distillery team.

‘I have always been incredibly passionate about whisky and I have absolutely no doubt that the latest addition in our 50-year-old Vaults series is sure to obtain legendary status among collectors and whisky enthusiasts alike.’

The first two bottles of Bowmore 1965 will be available from The Whisky Shop and Whisky Exchange from December at a RRP of £22,300.