🥃 Bowmore 15 Years Old “Darkest” – Miniature (5 cl)

A collectible miniature version of Bowmore 15 Year Old “Darkest,” an Islay single malt with a rich sherry finish and darker color.

🧩 Features & Details

• Brand / Expression: Bowmore – 15 Year Old Darkest

• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

• Region / Origin: Islay, Scotland

• ABV: 43%

• Miniature Size: 5 cl (50 ml)

• Maturation / Cask Details: Matured in a mix of bourbon casks, then finished for the final three years in Oloroso sherry casks

• Status: Collected by enthusiasts; miniature editions exist and are sought-after

👃 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dark chocolate, dried fruit, sherry sweetness, and light Islay smoke

• Palate: Rich malt, caramel, cedarwood, dried fruits, and subtle smoke

• Finish: Warm, long, with sherry tannins, soft oak, and lingering smoke

⭐ Independent Review Highlights

• Considered richer and more complex than Bowmore 12 Year Old due to the sherry cask finishing

• “Darkest” 15 Year Old miniatures are valued by collectors for their depth of flavor and historic branding

• Highly desirable among miniature collectors because the “Darkest” branding has been discontinued

🎁 Presentation & Collectibility

• Ideal For: Miniature whisky collectors, Bowmore fans, or tasting before purchasing a full bottle

• Serving Suggestion: Enjoy neat in a Glencairn glass; a few drops of water can open up vanilla and oak notes

• Collectible Notes:

  • Miniature condition (sealed, fill level) affects value

  • “Darkest” branding no longer exists in the main line, making older miniatures more collectible