The unique microclimate of the No.1 Vaults warehouse at Bowmore distillery means casks share very little with the angels, and has allowed the distillery to bottle some spectacular age-statements over the years. These early Morrison Bowmore era vintages are considered classics.

Distilled on the 11th of November 1964, this was matured in a bourbon cask for 38 years, this bottle has been presented in a lockable wooden box. Part of a trilogy of releases, the other two being Oloroso and Fino sherry matured.

Colour: gold. Nose: a little closed at first – just some banana and some vanilla – but it’s soon to open up, on the 1960’s Bowmores’ main markers: tropical fruits (mainly passion fruit and ripe kiwi) and some very nice ripe gooseberry. Goes on with caramelised apple, old books, curry, and hints of violets. A superb nose, even if quite narrower than the oloroso version’s. Mouth: the attack is much more indefinite, but loads of dried herbs are soon to arrive. Quite peppery, with hints of mustard, and finally some peat. Notes of cold over-infused tea. Goes on with white pepper and vanilla. The finish is very long, on caramel and pepper.

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