Bowmore 30 Year Old 2023 Release Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 45.9%

The 2023 release of Bowmore 30 Year Old brings together three decades of maturation in sherry hogsheads and bourbon barrels. Bottled at a cask strength of 45.9% ABV, this limited edition comprises just 2,568 bottles, offering a small release of mature Islay single malt Scotch whisky.

Fruit and smoke sit at the heart of this expression. Bowmore’s official notes describe tropical richness, with papaya, caramelised mango and molasses leading into honeyed fruit and warm peat smoke. It is a profile that gives equal attention to the whisky’s sweetness and its distinctive Islay character, with tropical fruit carrying through the finish.

The presentation takes inspiration from the landscape surrounding the distillery, drawing on the textures of driftwood and the smooth surfaces of sea glass. Together with its thirty-year age statement and limited annual outturn, this makes the 2023 edition an appealing choice for Bowmore collectors and drinkers interested in the distillery’s older, fruit-led expressions.