Single Cask Nation Bowmore 21 Year Old 2004 #161212

Single Cask Nation Bowmore 21 Year Old 2004 #161212 is a limited single-cask Islay whisky distilled in February 2004 and independently bottled by Single Cask Nation in autumn 2025. Following its initial maturation, the whisky spent four years finishing in a second-fill Spanish oak Oloroso sherry hogshead, developing a distinctive balance of tropical fruit, rich sherry sweetness, maritime peat smoke, and warming oak spice. Bottled at 56.2% ABV, with only 215 bottles produced, this exceptional release showcases Bowmore's signature coastal character alongside layers of roasted fruit, chocolate, and subtle salinity.

Food Pairing: Smoked duck, grilled lamb, seared scallops, aged Manchego, dark chocolate, and roasted pineapple.

Tasting Notes: Tropical fruits, roasted pineapple, peat smoke, dark berries, chocolate praline, sweet malt, and coastal salinity.

Nose: Aromas of smoky roasted pineapple, ripe mango, papaya, toasted corn, chocolate praline, and sandalwood.

Palate: Rich blackcurrants, creamy cheesecake, caramelized chocolate, integrated Oloroso sherry sweetness, and gentle peat smoke.

Finish: Long and warming, with lingering smoke, sweet malt, oak spice, and a touch of salty sea brine.

Serve: Enjoy neat to appreciate its mature Islay character, or add a few drops of water to reveal additional tropical fruit sweetness and soften the smoky intensity.