{"product_id":"bowmore-12-year-old-sherry-oak-cask-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Bowmore 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBowmore 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Cask is an Islay single malt Scotch whisky from Bowmore's Sherry Oak collection, matured in American oak ex-bourbon and European oak Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 40% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBowmore has been making whisky on the shore of Loch Indaal since 1779, making it Islay's first licensed distillery. Known for its peated single malts in a mid-range smoky style of around 30 ppm, Bowmore matures much of its whisky in its famous No. 1 Vaults, whose sea-level microclimate is ideal for long ageing. This expression is the entry point to Bowmore's exploration of European oak, combining Islay's maritime peat smoke with the rich, fruity influence of sherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe palate is rich with sherry-soaked fruits, chocolate and baking spices, alongside red berries, vanilla caramel and peaches, all balanced against Bowmore's distinctive coastal style and gentle smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sherried Islay malt from one of Scotland's oldest distilleries, it makes a fine gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a drop of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScotch whisky must be distilled and matured in Scotland for at least three years in oak casks, and any age statement on the label refers to the youngest whisky in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeat is partly decomposed vegetation burned to dry malted barley; its smoke soaks into the grain and carries through into the whisky, and Islay's peat gives a distinctly maritime, medicinal smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOloroso is a rich, nutty style of sherry; European oak casks that held it lend dried fruit, spice and depth, which balance Bowmore's coastal smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBowmore is one of the few Scottish distilleries that still malts part of its own barley on traditional malting floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sherry-soaked fruits, red berries and peaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chocolate, vanilla caramel and baking spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoke:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle maritime peat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bowmore Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e American oak ex-bourbon and European oak Oloroso sherry casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a drop of water. It pairs with dark chocolate, smoked meats or Christmas cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long has Bowmore made whisky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 1779, the first licensed distillery on Islay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks are used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEx-bourbon American oak and Oloroso sherry European oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow smoky is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerately peated, around 30 ppm, balanced by sherry fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bowmore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023383097653,"sku":"VWS200433507","price":87.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-12531.webp?v=1793655165","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/bowmore-12-year-old-sherry-oak-cask-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}