{"id":11188,"date":"2025-02-19T00:21:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T17:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/?post_type=product&p=11188"},"modified":"2025-11-15T16:49:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T09:49:36","slug":"wh-bow-002-bowmore-12-yo-imported-to-japan-market","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wh-bow-002-bowmore-12-yo-imported-to-japan-market\/","title":{"rendered":"WH-BOW-002 BOWMORE 12 YO , imported to Japan market"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\ud83e\udd43 Bowmore 12 Year Old \u2013 Japanese Market Edition<\/strong><\/h1>\n

A special version of Bowmore 12 Years Old, either exclusive to or commonly found in the Japanese market. Owned by Suntory, Bowmore has strong connections to Japan in terms of distribution and collectible value.<\/p>\n

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\ud83e\udde9 Features & Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Brand \/ Expression:<\/strong> Bowmore \u2013 12 Year Old<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Type:<\/strong> Single Malt Scotch Whisky<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Region \/ Origin:<\/strong> Islay, Scotland<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    ABV:<\/strong> 40% (typical)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Bottle Size:<\/strong> 50\u202fcl version available for the Japanese market<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Maturation \/ Cask Details:<\/strong> Traditional Bowmore maturation (partly in oak casks)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Status (Japanese Market):<\/strong> Discontinued or very rare, especially the 50\u202fcl Japan edition<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \ud83d\udc43 Tasting Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      Nose:<\/strong> Light smoke, coastal salt, gentle oak, vanilla, and honey<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Palate:<\/strong> Lightly sweet, malted barley, subtle peat smoke, vanilla, hints of chocolate or oak<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Finish:<\/strong> Medium length \u2014 salty sea breeze, dry wood, and gentle smoky lingering<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      \u2b50 Independent Review Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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        Japanese 50\u202fcl version is highly prized by collectors for rarity and vintage character<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Classic Bowmore profile: approachable smoke, balanced malt, and oak<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        High collectible value \u2014 Japan-only editions often command higher prices on the market<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        \ud83c\udf81 Presentation & Collectibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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          Ideal For:<\/strong> Collectors of rare whisky, Bowmore vintage enthusiasts, or anyone seeking an Islay whisky with Japanese collectible value<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Serving Suggestion:<\/strong> Neat in a Glencairn or tulip glass to fully appreciate smoke, malt, and coastal notes; a few drops of water can open up vanilla and oak aromas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Collectible Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            50\u202fcl Japan edition is extremely rare, often found via auction or private collectors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Bottle condition (seal, label, fill level) is critical for value<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Being part of the Suntory distribution, Japan editions usually fetch higher prices than standard international versions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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