{"product_id":"bowmore-1996-25-year-old-the-distiller-anthology-01-700ml-50-2","title":"Bowmore 1996 25 Year Old The Distiller Anthology 01 (700ml, 50.2%)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBowmore 1996 25 Year Old The Distiller Anthology 01 (700ml, 50.2%)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bowmore 25 Year Old The Distiller Anthology 01 is a landmark release that inaugurated a new series celebrating the influential figures behind Islay’s oldest distillery. This inaugural volume, distilled in 1996, pays tribute to David Turner, the long-standing Distillery Manager whose career spans over three decades. Unlike many Bowmore expressions that utilize a mix of wood, this was matured entirely in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks, resulting in a dense, maritime-influenced profile that captures the essence of the distillery's famous No. 1 Vaults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e The aroma is a sophisticated marriage of sweet and savory. It opens with rich, stewed prunes and dark raisins, quickly met by a wave of salted caramel and oaky barbecue smoke. As it sits, lighter notes of tropical fruit and sea breeze emerge, grounded by a subtle, earthy hint of old tobacco leaf and leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the palate, the texture is oily and impactful. It leads with a spicy, rich fruitcake flavor followed by layers of smooth dark chocolate and ripe cherries. The characteristic Bowmore peat smoke is present but gentle—more of a maritime, smoldering driftwood character—which beautifully balances the sweetness of honey and dried longan fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The finish is long and incredibly warming. It leaves behind a lingering creaminess of vanilla bean and dark chocolate, with a persistent whisper of coastal peat and dried herbs. A final, faint note of sweet tobacco provides a structured and elegant conclusion to the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThis expression was specifically designed to reflect David Turner’s early days at the distillery; because it was distilled in 1996, it utilized Bowmore’s own traditional floor maltings for nearly 40% of the barley, a practice David was personally involved in during his first years on-site.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chameleon Whisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52933202346259,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/9383\/1699\/files\/Bowmore199625YearOldTheDistillerAnthology01.jpg?v=1770043585","url":"https:\/\/chameleonwhisky.com\/products\/bowmore-1996-25-year-old-the-distiller-anthology-01-700ml-50-2","provider":"Chameleon Whisky","version":"1.0","type":"link"}