Bowmore 21 Years Old 1997

Description

Bowmore 21 Years Old (1997 Vintage) – Rare Islay Single Malt Scotch

Experience the pinnacle of Islay craftsmanship with Bowmore 21 Years Old, distilled in 1997 and selected for ultra-limited release. Matured for more than two decades in a refill hogshead at Bowmore’s historic Islay warehouse, then bottled at cask strength for both purity and character.

This expression showcases Bowmore’s signature balance of coastal peat smoke, maritime saltiness, and refined oak influence from its long maturation. A collector’s item, a connoisseur’s pleasure — this bottle stands out for taste, rarity and provenance.

 Tasting Notes

Nose: Big, bold and salty — seawind, peat smoke, barley malt sweetness. 
Palate: Damp earth, coal dust, fresh summer tar, drifting smoke, phenolic character with depth. 
Finish: Long and expressive, smoke and salt linger; layered, complex and satisfying.

 Key Features

• 21 years old, vintage 1997 — distinctive in a market where many expressions are younger.

• Single-cask or ultra-limited release (e.g., one refill hogshead yielding 289 bottles in one variant)

• Cask strength, high ABV (~57.6%), non-chill filtered, natural colour in many versions.

• Islay character — maritime influence, peat smoke, combined with elegance from long maturation.

• Premium collector’s value — rare, often in high demand among whisky enthusiasts and investors.

 How to Enjoy

This is a whisky to savour. Serve neat in a Glencairn glass. Allow it to rest in the glass for a few minutes to reveal the aromas. For some variation, add a drop of water to release hidden notes — but many purists will prefer it as is. Best enjoyed slowly, preferably in a calm setting where you can appreciate its nuances.

Buy Bowmore 21 Years Old (1997) Online

Due to its rarity, expect limited availability and elevated prices. Make sure to confirm vintage, bottler (e.g., Douglas Laing Xtra Old Particular variant is one known version) CaskCartel.com and condition of the bottle and packaging. Authenticity is key in the secondary whisky market.