Bowmore No. 1 Vault 30 Year Old Whisky

Product Description

Bowmore No. 1 Vault 30 Year Old: A Time Capsule from Islay's Oldest Vault

Bowmore No. 1 Vault 30 Year Old Whisky represents an exceptional chapter in the storied history of the Bowmore Distillery, founded in 1779 and known for its time-honored whisky-making traditions. This is the inaugural batch of a new annual edition, distilled in 1989 and matured for three decades in the historic No. 1 Vaults, one of the world's oldest maturation warehouses. With only 2,580 bottles available globally, this release is a rare and treasured reflection of Bowmore's bond with the island, capturing the artistry of whisky making and the influence of time in every bottle.

How Bowmore No. 1 Vault 30 Year Old Is Made

This single malt was carefully nurtured for three decades in a combination of the distillery's finest Sherry hogsheads and Bourbon barrels, a pairing that develops Bowmore's signature rich, fruity, and subtly smoky style. Bottled at cask strength, 45.3% ABV, it's inspired by the rugged terrain surrounding the distillery, drawing parallels to the detailed markings of driftwood and the refined polish of sea glass found along Islay's shores.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Heather honey, bananas, and peaches, with pineapple, vanilla, and butterscotch.

Taste: Tropical fruits carried by honey sweetness, subtle peat smoke, and hints of eucalyptus.

Finish: Mouth warming, with ripe fruits lingering on the tongue.

Food Pairings

The tropical fruit and honey character in this whisky pairs beautifully with a mango tart, roasted pineapple, or a light vanilla panna cotta. Its subtle smoke and eucalyptus notes also complement dark chocolate or a fine cigar.

Serving Suggestions

Given its cask strength and rarity, Bowmore No. 1 Vault 30 Year Old is best enjoyed neat in a tulip-shaped whisky glass, with a few drops of water to open up its tropical fruit and honey layers. This is a whisky built for slow, deliberate sipping and collecting rather than mixing.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was this whisky distilled? In 1989, then aged three decades before bottling.

How many bottles were released? Only 2,580 bottles globally in the 2020 release.

What proof is this whisky? Cask strength, 45.3% ABV.

Where was this whisky aged? In the Bowmore No. 1 Vaults, one of the world's oldest maturation warehouses.

Explore More

Looking for more from this legendary Islay distillery? Browse our full Scotch Whisky collection for more Bowmore expressions, including the 18 Year Old and other rare aged releases.

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