{"product_id":"10-bowmore-bicentenary-1800","title":"Bowmore Bicentenary (Bottled 1979) – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 75cl, 43% ABV (Distillery Bottling)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA genuine landmark Bowmore: \u003cstrong\u003eBowmore Bicentenary,\u003c\/strong\u003e bottled in \u003cstrong\u003e1979\u003c\/strong\u003e to celebrate the distillery’s \u003cstrong\u003e200th anniversary\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is one of the original bicentennial releases, created from a \u003cstrong\u003eblend of Bowmore whiskies distilled across the prior two decades \u003c\/strong\u003eand it’s widely regarded as one of the \u003cstrong\u003egreat historic Bowmores\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a serious collector target with real provenance and display presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Distillery: Bowmore \u003cbr\u003e- Country: Scotland \u003cbr\u003e- Region: Islay \u003cbr\u003e- Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky \u003cbr\u003e- Bottler: Distillery Bottling \u003cbr\u003e- Bottled: 1979 (Bicentenary \/ 200th Anniversary) \u003cbr\u003e- Bottle Size: 75cl \u003cbr\u003e- ABV: 43% \u003cbr\u003e- Composition: Blend of Bowmore whiskies distilled over the previous two decades (per release story) \u003cbr\u003e- Fill Level: Not visible due to dark bottle colour (please refer to photos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e- Nose: Coastal smoke, old oak polish, dried citrus peel, gentle medicinal notes, and soft tropical fruit. \u003cbr\u003e- Palate: Elegant and layered—smouldering peat, salted caramel, antique oak, dried fruits, and a subtle herbal\/mineral edge. \u003cbr\u003e- Finish: Long, poised, and gently smoky with lingering maritime salinity and mature oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Collect \/ Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Major anniversary bottling (1979) with strong historic significance \u003cbr\u003e- Widely considered among the finest Bowmore releases—high desirability for collectors \u003cbr\u003e- Distillery-bottled commemorative release with standout display appeal \u003cbr\u003e- Unique vatting concept (multiple distillation years across two decades)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeller Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Fill level not visible due to bottle colour; please review all images carefully \u003cbr\u003e- Stored upright in a cool, dark environment \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBidder Confidence:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Please inspect photos for condition; happy to provide additional close-ups on request \u003cbr\u003e- Professionally packed for shipping; UK \u0026amp; international shipping available \u003cbr\u003e- Buyer responsible for any local duties\/taxes\/import restrictions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskys Auction","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53144549622097,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/4028\/1681\/files\/8DBE1FFE-8566-4B62-80F6-776C1A27761F.jpg?v=1772050856","url":"https:\/\/whiskysauction.co.uk\/products\/10-bowmore-bicentenary-1800","provider":"Whiskys Auction","version":"1.0","type":"link"}