The Whisky Agency Bowmore 26 Year Old 1996
| Distillery | Whisky Agency |
| Region | Islay |
| Strength | 49.9% |
| Size | 700ml |
| Aged | 27Yo |
| Vintage | 1996 |
| Bottled | 2023 |
The Whisky Agency Bowmore 26 Year Old 1996 is a rare long-aged Islay single malt independently bottled by The Whisky Agency, presented at 49.9% ABV in a standard 700ml bottle. Twenty-six years of slow oak maturation softens sharp peat smoke intensity and balances saline sea spray, ripe fruit and polished antique oak layers. Its aroma carries smoldering gentle peat, ripe citrus, coastal brine, toasted nut and mild floral honey free of harsh alcohol burn. The palate blends refined smoky peat and bright citrus fruit with silky rounded oak warmth, featuring subtle nutty wood spice from decades of barrel rest. It lingers elegantly on smoked citrus and soft vintage toffee sweetness. This scarce mature Islay bottling shines neat or lightly diluted, crafted for discerning connoisseurs seeking elegant, well-balanced smoky coastal malt with rich harmonious alcoholic depth.
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