First there was Black Bowmore, then White Bowmore. Now, it’s Gold Bowmore.

Gold_Bow-2-medHere’s a picture of it. I will have a sample of this by early next week and will let you know my thoughts on it. (Yes, I know… another “exclusive” whisky. I’m just doing my job.)

 

 

 

 

Here are also the details I received from my Bowmore contact:

 Gold Bowmore is the third and final release of the three limited editions:

o Black Bowmore – 827 Bottles Released in 2007
o White Bowmore – 732 Bottles Released in 2008
o Gold Bowmore – 701 Bottles Released in Fall 2009

• Release date: September 2009

• Suggested Retail Price: $6,250.00 / USD

• Availability: 701 Bottles worldwide

• Packaging: Hand-numbered bottle presented in a Burr Elm box

• Gold Bowmore is 84.8% proof

• Gold Bowmore was distilled on 5 November 1964

• Matured in three (3) Bourbon casks and one (1) Oloroso sherry cask then married together

• 45 years of aging in the famous Bowmore Number One vault – below sea level

• Colour: Rich Gold / Aromas: Passion fruit, papaya, and vanilla

• Flavors: Ripe exotic fruits, creamy vanilla, hint of smoky peat

• Other:  The oak Oloroso casks retain a tremendous amount of sherry walnut flavors resulting in a darker, reddish-amber whisky color

• The casks are aged below sea level in Bowmore’s coastal cellar – the Number 1 vault. 

• Floral notes are deeper, flavors more profound, color is darker than usual allowing it to develop in a fashion similar to a fine vintage port.