{"product_id":"bowmore-16-year-old-ruby-port-cask-finish","title":"Bowmore 16 Year Old – Ruby Port Cask Finish – 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBowmore 16 Year Old Ruby Port Cask Finish is a distinctive single malt from one of Islay’s oldest and most respected distilleries. Established in 1779 and located on the southeastern shore of Loch Indaal, Bowmore is renowned for its balance of peated character and innovative cask finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis travel retail exclusive expression is matured in a combination of American oak ex-bourbon casks and European oak sherry casks, before undergoing a final maturation in ruby port casks from Portugal’s Douro Valley. The result is a whisky that beautifully marries Bowmore’s classic maritime peat with layers of rich fruit and subtle sweetness from the port cask finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features \u003cbr\u003eRegion: Islay, Scotland \u003cbr\u003eDistillery Status: Operational \u003cbr\u003eType: Single Malt Whisky \u003cbr\u003eAge: 16 years \u003cbr\u003eSize: 70cl \u003cbr\u003eStrength: 43% ABV \u003cbr\u003eCask Maturation: American oak ex-bourbon, European oak sherry, finished in ruby port casks \u003cbr\u003eCountry of Origin: Scotland \u003cbr\u003eRelease: Travel Retail Exclusive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes \u003cbr\u003eNose: Ripe red berries, gentle peat smoke, and hints of vanilla and oak. \u003cbr\u003ePalate: Soft layers of dark fruit, creamy malt, subtle spice, and a touch of maritime salinity. \u003cbr\u003eFinish: Long and smooth, with lingering fruit, peat, and a gentle wine sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistillery Story \u003cbr\u003eBowmore is one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries, with a history dating back to 1779. Now owned by Beam Suntory, Bowmore continues to produce celebrated single malts that combine tradition with a spirit of innovation—reflected in unique cask finishes like this ruby port edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For \u003cbr\u003eFans of port-cask finished Islay whiskies \u003cbr\u003eCollectors of travel retail exclusives \u003cbr\u003eAnyone seeking a well-balanced, fruit-forward peated malt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Authenticity \u003cbr\u003eAll bottles are shipped securely, fully insured, and guaranteed authentic. Bid with confidence and add Bowmore 16 Year Old Ruby Port Cask Finish to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace your bid to experience the harmonious blend of Islay peat and ruby port richness from Bowmore.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskys Auction","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52816807919953,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/4028\/1681\/files\/1A8E090E-E4C4-4438-A693-D559EC5D9CAC.jpg?v=1768499928","url":"https:\/\/whiskysauction.co.uk\/products\/bowmore-16-year-old-ruby-port-cask-finish","provider":"Whiskys Auction","version":"1.0","type":"link"}