Bowmore 40 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch 750ml

Bowmore 40-Year-Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Age

Matured for a full 40 years in a combination of ex-bourbon and sherry-seasoned oak casks.

Distillery

Crafted by Bowmore Distillery, the oldest licensed distillery on Islay, known for its elegant peat and coastal maturation style.

Region

Islay, Scotland—a region renowned for maritime aging, bold peat influence, and distinctive island terroir.

ABV / Proof

Typically bottled between 45%–49% ABV, cask strength depending on vintage and natural evaporation over time.

Description

Bowmore 40-Year-Old is a pinnacle of long-aged Islay whisky. After four decades in carefully selected oak casks, it emerges with extraordinary depth, balance, and character. The extended maturation smooths the peat into silk, enhances the fruit and spice core, and delivers a whisky of profound elegance and enduring complexity.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Rich mahogany with ruby highlights; oily, slow legs in the glass.

Aroma

Deeply aromatic: polished leather, roasted chestnut, tropical fruits, pipe tobacco, cocoa dust, antique oak, and coastal smoke.

Palate

Luxurious texture with layered flavor: dark chocolate, dried figs, burnt orange, clove, sandalwood, toasted almond, and mellow peat weaving through each note.

Finish

Exceptionally long: fading embers of peat smoke, toffee, old sherry, seasoned oak, and a subtle maritime salinity.

Accolades

• Revered for its harmony of age, oak, and Islay spirit

• Sought after by collectors and connoisseurs for its rarity, finesse, and complexity

• Often regarded as one of Bowmore’s most elegant and mature expressions

Summary

Bowmore 40-Year-Old represents the mastery of time and tradition. With four decades of coastal aging, it delivers a deeply refined Islay experience—where smoke, fruit, and oak converge in perfect balance. A contemplative whisky, meant for the rarest moments and most discerning palates.