Replacing the Bowmore 17 Year over close to a decade ago, the Bowmore 18 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky bucks the trends typical to other distillers by upping the age of a replacement iteration - rather than reducing it or removing it altogether. A manifestation of Bowmore's distilling mastery, this striking single malt is a marriage of distillate drawn from ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, bottled at a balanced 43% ABV (86-proof). Produced in limited quantities, explore an island of aromas distinct to Islay with layers of smoke, peat, and damp earth over a cascade of stewed pears, caramel, and spice. The palate is awash in soft tones of orchard fruits, wisps of smoke, iodine, and plums. An exemplary whisky that will stand out in any collection - Bowmore 18-Year Single Malt is a splendidly rich Scotch with a long and darkly peaty finish.