Bowmore
The oldest distillery on Islay and one of the oldest in Scotland. Bowmore sits right on the shore of Loch Indaal and offers a more restrained, balanced peat character than its southern neighbours.
Visiting Bowmore
Contact distillery
Bowmore, Isle of Islay
PA43 7JS
- Shop
- Caf\u00e9/Restaurant
- Parking
Core range
12 Year Old
40% ABV
15 Year Old
43% ABV
18 Year Old
43% ABV
Location
Bowmore, Isle of Islay, PA43 7JS
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