BOWMORE 17 ans 1997 Signatory Vintage

Distilled on 25 September 1997 and bottled on 24 October 2014, this 17-year-old Bowmore selected by Signatory Vintage for its esteemed Cask Strength Collection captures the island distillery’s character in its purest, most unadulterated form. Matured in carefully chosen casks and bottled without dilution, it delivers a vibrant, chiselled expression where maritime peat, citrus fruits and subtle oak harmonise with precision. This vintage bottling reflects a moment in Bowmore’s late-90s production era—lighter, elegant smoke, refined coastal saltiness and a clean, structured malt profile.

Founded in 1779, Bowmore is not only the oldest distillery on Islay but also home to one of Scotch whisky’s most iconic maturation sites: the legendary No.1 Vaults. Situated below sea level and bordered by the seawall itself, these vaults offer a uniquely humid, maritime environment that shapes Bowmore’s unmistakable coastal DNA. Known for its medium-peated profile, the distillery blends traditional methods—including its own floor maltings—with an experimental spirit expressed through acclaimed cask finishes. Bowmore’s style remains a bridge between Islay’s power and elegance: smoky yet balanced, maritime yet fruity, timeless yet continually evolving.