Bowmore 2001-2022 | 21 Year Old Douglas Laing XOP Single Cask DL16464

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bottled by: Douglas Laing 70cl / 51.6%

A superb single cask Bowmore, distilled in September 2001 and matured for 21 years in a refill sherry butt before being bottled by Douglas Laing in December 2022 for their prestigious Xtra Old Particular (XOP) range.

Cask DL16464 yielded just 514 hand-filled bottles at a natural cask strength of 51.6% ABV, with no colouring or chill-filtration. This is Bottle No. 001, making it a particularly appealing example. This cask was bottled exclusively for The Whisky Exchange.

Bowmore from this period has become increasingly sought after, particularly well-aged examples matured in sherry casks. Here, more than two decades in a refill sherry butt should allow Bowmore's characteristic maritime, smoky character to remain prominent alongside the influence of the sherry wood.

Douglas Laing's tasting notes describe stewed fruits, fallen pears and red apples alongside new leather and wet oak on the nose. The palate provides a sherried Islay quality with cured meat, blackcurrants and a rosemary jus, while the finish is long with beautifully salty brine, gentle peat and a big fruity finale.

Please Note: This bottle is a part of a large batch of bin-ends we recently picked up at a great price, enabling us to pass on savings to our customers. However, only one or two bottles of each product were included in the parcel - so when they’re gone they’re gone! Please note that due to the size and nature of this batch of stock, some labels and boxes may show signs of wear.

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