{"product_id":"bowmore-1969-50-year-old-vaults-series-469-abv","title":"Bowmore 1969 50 Year Old – Vaults Series (46.9% ABV)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBowmore 1969 50 Year Old – Vaults Series is a genuine landmark Islay single malt, distilled in 1969 and matured for a remarkable half-century. Patiently refined across American oak ex-bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry-seasoned hogsheads, it promises the kind of depth, balance and elegance you only get with long ageing — a rare opportunity to own a serious piece of Bowmore history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Distillery: Bowmore\u003cbr\u003e- Style: Islay single malt Scotch whisky\u003cbr\u003e- Vintage\/Distilled: 1969\u003cbr\u003e- Age: 50 Year Old\u003cbr\u003e- Cask\/Maturation: American oak ex-bourbon barrels \u0026amp; Oloroso sherry-seasoned hogsheads\u003cbr\u003e- ABV: 46.9%\u003cbr\u003e- Bottle Size: 70cl\u003cbr\u003e- Series: Vaults Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNose: Bright citrus fruits, honey, and warm vanilla.\u003cbr\u003ePalate: Layered and complex — almonds, lemon, crème caramel, coconut, and a gentle thread of peat smoke.\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Long, satisfying, and beautifully composed.\u003cbr\u003eColour: Rich chestnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Bottle Is Worth Bidding On\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- A 50-year-old Bowmore from a revered era is firmly in “trophy bottle” territory, with scarcity and age statement doing a lot of the heavy lifting for collectors.\u003cbr\u003e- The bourbon-and-Oloroso cask combination suggests a beautifully judged profile: lifted citrus\/vanilla on top, with deeper nutty sweetness and polish underneath.\u003cbr\u003e- A centrepiece bottle for serious Islay collectors, and one that presents exceptionally well for milestone gifting or top-shelf display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \/ Notes for Buyers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease check photos for fill level, label condition, capsule integrity and any presentation case\/box wear. If you’d like, tell me whether yours includes the full presentation set (case\/box and any booklet), and I’ll tailor the condition line to match your usual house wording.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskys Auction","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53887320752465,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/4028\/1681\/files\/IMG-2781.jpg?v=1780039966","url":"https:\/\/whiskysauction.co.uk\/products\/bowmore-1969-50-year-old-vaults-series-469-abv","provider":"Whiskys Auction","version":"1.0","type":"link"}