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- RegionIslay
- CountryScotland
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Bowmore is de oudste distilleerderij op Islay. Ze hebben eigen maltings en de oudste whiskykelder van Schotland.
Last updated: Sep 6, 2026
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Story & style
Founded 1779 Smoky & Coastal
Bowmore is de oudste distilleerderij op Islay. Ze hebben eigen maltings en de oudste whiskykelder van Schotland.
✨ What makes it special
Oldest Islay distillery (1779). No.1 Vaults warehouse below sea level
⚗️ The process
Still typePot still
Number of stills4
Water sourceRiver Laggan
Floor malting✓ Own malting floor
🪵 Maturation
Ex-bourbonex-sherry oloroso
👤 The people
Master distillerDavid Turner
OwnerSuntory Global Spirits
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Coordinates
55.7569° N · 6.2884° W
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Whiskies from this distillery
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