🥃 Bowmore 10 Year Old – Old Version (Miniature 5 cl)

A vintage-style miniature of Bowmore 10 Years Old, reflecting an older presentation / “old version” of this Islay single malt.

🧩 Features & Details

• Brand / Expression: Bowmore – 10 Year Old (Vintage / Old Version)

• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

• Region / Origin: Islay, Scotland

• ABV: Around 40%

• Miniature Size: 5 cl (50 ml)

• Status: Vintage / older bottling; pre-2004 versions exist

👃 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Light peat smoke, gentle sea salt, vanilla and honey

• Palate: Balanced malt sweetness, soft smoke, hints of oak and gentle fruit

• Finish: Medium — coastal salinity, dry wood, and lingering peat

⭐ Independent Review Highlights

• Highly collectible, especially because it comes from older bottlings

• Valued as a snapshot of “old Bowmore” style — less modern dilution, classic ABV, and a different flavor profile

• Miniature size makes it a great way to sample or preserve a piece of Bowmore’s legacy

🎁 Presentation & Collectibility

• Ideal For: Miniature whisky collectors, vintage whisky lovers, or anyone wanting to taste a historic version of Bowmore

• Serving Suggestion: Neat in a Glencairn or small nosing glass; a few drops of water can help open up the aroma

• Collectible Notes:

  • Condition matters: fill level, seal, and label integrity are crucial for value

  • Older miniatures can be rare, especially pre‑2000s bottlings

  • Discontinued form increases collectible value over time