🥃 Bowmore 19 Year Old – Cadenhead Miniature

A rare and collectible Islay single malt from Bowmore, independently bottled by Cadenhead in a 19-year-old expression.

🧩 Features & Details

• Brand / Expression: Bowmore – 19 Year Old, bottled by Wm. Cadenhead (Cadenhead’s)

• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

• Region / Origin: Islay, Scotland

• ABV: ~46%

• Miniature Size: 5 cl (50 ml)

• Maturation / Cask Details: Matured for 19 years in oak; vintage-style editions

• Status: Discontinued / very rare miniature; sought-after by collectors

👃 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Zesty citrus, kumquat, light peat smoke, and a hint of coastal salinity

• Palate: Fruity and balanced — grapefruit, malt sweetness, coastal smoke, and subtle oak

• Finish: Medium length, with lingering citrus, gentle smoke, and a touch of sea breeze

⭐ Independent Review Highlights

• Highly rated for its fruit-forward yet austere character

• “Dumpy” 1980s-style miniatures are praised for vibrant citrus and elegant Islay smoke

• Miniatures are valued as snapshots of older independent bottlings and rare editions

🎁 Presentation & Collectibility

• Ideal For: Miniature whisky collectors, Bowmore connoisseurs, or fans of rare independent bottlings

• Serving Suggestion: Neat in a small nosing glass or Glencairn to explore citrus and smoke complexity

• Collectible Notes:

  • Very rare miniature — limited edition and age make it highly collectible

  • Condition (fill level, seal, label) strongly affects value

  • Older “dumpy” versions have historic appeal