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Bowmore 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml

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$109.98
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Bowmore is home to one of the world's oldest Scotch maturation warehouses, the legendary No.1 vaults. Some of the world's most coveted single malts have been meticulously matured here, steeped in more than 230 years if heritage, matured in the finest casks. Matured first in bourbon barrels then oloroso casks, our 15 years old is our finest example of a sherry finish. It's the final years spent maturing in oloroso sherry casks that gives Bowmore 15 Years Old the rich, deep colour reflected in its name. Discover delicious dark chocolate, sun-dried fruits, a wisp of Islay peat smoke, cedar wood and treacle toffee. The finish is warming, robust and complex, with just a hint of sherry tannin. Open the door to a story of deeper character. Display Tubes/Boxes: Display boxes subject to availability.

Product Specs

Alcohol by Volume43.0%
Country of OriginScotland
RegionIslay
UPC850483000109

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Awards & Scores

Critic reviews and blind-tasting competition results for this bottle.

Entered under other names. Some of these results were entered under another name of this whisky. Each one shows the name it was entered as.

What critics and judges wrote

Falstaff · November 2021
The broad sherry aroma immediately falls through candied orange on the nose. This is accompanied by subtle peat at the beginning, which then develops. … The fruitiness transitions into a long-lasting finish.
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Show 2 more reviews, 2019 to 2022
95 ptsSeptember 2022falstaff.com ↗
Complex interplay of typical sherry notes and subtle Islay peat. Fruity on the palate with hints of English marmalade, then the peat rises strongly on the finish. Lingers long on the palate.
93 ptsAugust 2019falstaff.com ↗
Entered as Bowmore Aged 15 Years DarkestA very fruity start, the peat is initially subtle, then becomes stronger. Clear dried sherry fruit rounds off the overall picture. In addition to the fruity style, there is a fine bitter chocolate note on the palate.
Wine Enthusiast · Kara Newman · December 2019
Peat and iodine lead the palate, evolving into mouthwatering olive brine, kalamata olive and unsweetened chocolate, finishing long and dry with hints of ash, clove and black pepper.
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Show 2 more reviews, 2011 to 2015
95 ptsDecember 2015wineenthusiast.com ↗
Entered as Bowmore 15 Years Old Darkest Single Malt Scotch WhiskyNo shrinking violet, this copper penny-hued Scotch hits the nose and palate with a robust but harmonious mix of toffee and peat smoke, in equal measures, finishing dry and spicy. … which adds deep, raisiny tones.
92 ptsDecember 2011wineenthusiast.com ↗
Entered as Bowmore 15 Year OldSherry cask aging provides this Scotch with a rich, dessert-worthy profile. Look for rich caramel and chocolate notes accented by dry cigar, leather and dried orange peel notes. Amber hue, soft feel.
Whisky Advocate · Gavin Smith · 2020
The nose features smoky caramel, dates, citrus fruits, and quite dry sherry. Dark chocolate and cocktail cherries on the rich malty palate, with peat smoke and a hint of dry oak balancing the sweet fruitiness.
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Show 1 more review, 2007
90 pts2007whiskyadvocate.com ↗
Entered as Bowmore 15 year old Darkest, 43%This new release is an improvement from the original Darkest, both of which are succulently sherried. … Citrus and wood spices emerge, along with burning peat embers that linger on the finish. Nicely done.
Beverage Testing Institute · August 2019
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Distiller · Stephanie Moreno
Sea spray and dark chocolate come through as well as a gentle peat smoke. Although it might be a wee bit top heavy with sweetness, the finish is a pleasant one.
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IWSC judges · Gold · 2021
Fruitcake richness enveloped in dark chocolate, hints of tarry ginger, smoked fig and beautifully integrated smoky undertones. Fleshy and zesty with citrus complexity, warming notes of spicy cinnamon and an oaked finish.
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Show 4 more notes, 2016 to 2020
Gold2020iwsc.net ↗
Intense, earthy aromas mix with sweet marmalade and a touch of honey. Damson jam, plum and currants on the palate, with a lick of sweet peat to finish.
Gold2018iwsc.net ↗
Seaside bonfire, gentle peat smoke and something oily reminiscent of an old ship’s engine room. Great deal of tropical fruit and citrus in the background … It is a true class act with excellent flavour definition and huge complexity.
Gold2017iwsc.net ↗
The palate gives a bold smoke with hints of cured bacon and some notes of maple wood. The finish is long and lingering with rich smoke, nutmeg and leather.
Silver Outstanding2016iwsc.net ↗
Entered as Bowmore 15 Year Old DarkestWonderfully rich sherry notes intertwine with a bold smoke that pushes this nose into the complex arena … Dry and inviting, the palate gives a big hit of maple syrup, bacon, red boiled sweets and white sugars.

Competition medals

Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition
Silver 2025Gold 2024Gold 2023Silver 2022Silver 2021Gold 2020Silver 2019
World Whiskies Awards
Category Winner 2024Gold 2024
International Spirits Challenge
Gold 2024Gold 2021Trophy 2020Gold 2019Silver 2018Silver 2017
Entered as Bowmore 15 Year Old Darkest
Silver 2017Gold 2016
Show 2 earlier medals, 2007 to 2008
Gold 2008
Entered as Bowmore 15 year old Darkest
Silver 2007
IWSC
Gold 2021Gold 2020Gold 2018Gold 2017
Entered as Bowmore 15 Year Old Darkest
Silver Outstanding 2016

24 medals from 4 competitions, 2007 to 2025.

Tasting Notes

Flavor profile

How strongly each flavor family shows up across 18 notes from 7 publications, weighted by source.

  • Herbal & greenA hint
  • FruityFruity on the palate with hints of English marmalade, candied orange, The fruitiness transitions into a long-lasting finish, dates, citrus fruitsClear
  • Sweetsmoky caramel, robust but harmonious mix of toffee, rich, dessert-worthy profile, rich caramelClear
  • Oak & maltrich malty palate, dry oak, oak, dryness in the middle from the tannins in the wood, toasted burger bunsLight
  • Smokesubtle Islay peat, the peat rises strongly on the finish, subtle peat at the beginning, which then develops, smoky caramelLight
  • Spiceallspice, hints of clove and black pepper, finishing dry and spicy, wood spices, a little spiceLight

Flavor map

Bowmore 15 Year Old against other Scotch whiskies we carry. Closer dots taste more alike.

← More delicateRicher →Less smokySmokier →Bowmore 15 Year OldHighland Park VikingHeart 15 Year OldJohnnie Walker 'Swing'Johnnie Walker GreenLabel 15 Year Old

Closest Scotch whiskies at a similar price: Highland Park Viking Heart 15 Year Old ($149.98), Johnnie Walker 'Swing' ($199.96), and Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old ($74.97).

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Each whisky's place on the map, from 0 to 10.

WhiskyRichSmokyPrice
Bowmore 15 Year Old (this bottle)6.35.4$109.98
Buchanan's De Luxe 12 Year Old6.55.5$39.96
Highland Park Viking Heart 15 Year Old6.05.3$149.98
Johnnie Walker 'Swing'6.05.6$199.96
Bank Note 5 Year Old6.54.9$32.98
Johnnie Walker Blue Label5.85.0$269.96
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old5.95.9$74.97
Springbank 10 Year Old6.84.9$299.96
Tomintoul 'Cigar Malt'6.74.6$179.98
The BenRiach The Smoky 12 Year Old5.45.6$69.98
John Walker & Sons XR Collection 21 Year6.04.5$599.96
Oban Distillers Edition5.45.1$199.96
Talisker 25 Year Old5.46.0$1,099.96
Buchanan's Red Seal5.25.4$249.96
Highland Park Viking Pride 18 Year Old6.34.3$219.98
Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old5.35.9$99.97
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old5.25.6$34.97
Ardbeg Anthology 'The Unicorn's Tale' 14 Year Old7.06.3$249.96
Lagavulin 12 Year Old Cask Strength5.25.9$299.96
Johnnie Walker Game of Thrones Limited Edition 'A Song of Fire'5.15.7$249.96
Benriach The Smoky Ten Three Cask Matured 10 years5.76.5$64.98
Port Charlotte Islay Barley 20135.24.8$94.98
Isle of Jura Distillery 12 Year Old6.04.1$44.97
Johnnie Walker Red Label5.34.5$22.97
Benromach 10 Year Old5.24.6$99.98
Highland Park 21 Year Old5.54.3$499.96
Label 5 Extra Premium 12 Year Old7.04.2$17.98
Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve5.74.0$56.97
Buchanan's Select 15 Year Old5.04.6$59.96

Flavor scores are our estimates. A flavor scores higher when more critics mention it and when they describe it more strongly, so no single review sets the result. They are not a rating from any publication.

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