1969 Bowmore 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)

Look at this glorious vintage dated Bowmore from yesteryear! Older bottlings from this era have garnered high praise (see below), with the spirit being notably fruity compared to modern day Bowmores. One only to sell. Note: Some minor scuffing and ware to the outer carton.

Other reviews... The 1968 was excellent (91), let’s see what gives with the 1969 (the erotic year, said Gainsbourg). Colour: gold. Nose: ah, this one is much more typically ‘60s’ than the regular 25, that is to say maybe a little more mono-dimensional, but also more expressive. Huge whiffs of crushed ripe tropical fruits, starting with the trademark mangos and passion fruits and followed by oranges, papayas, kiwis, tangerines and god knows what else. Sure the smokiness and the ‘coastality’ are having a hard time under these very, err, fruity conditions but who cares, this is exactly what we’re expecting from a 1969 Bowmore. Simple but brilliant (say like a 1969 Warhol). Oh, and it’s even farther away from the new 25. Mouth: please take 50cl of multi vitamin juice, 50cl of pure 90% alcohol, one spoonful of sea salt and three pinches of freshly ground black pepper. Blend, shake well, wait, pour, wait, drink. Finish: you may add a big, fat oyster. Comments: not necessary.
91 points. - Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com