Bowmore 16 Years Ruby Port Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch [700ML]

Description

Looking for an Islay single malt that bridges the gap between peaty intensity and luxurious sweetness?

The Bowmore 16 Years Ruby Port Cask represents a masterful expression from Scotland’s oldest Islay distillery, showcasing 16 years of careful maturation finished in authentic Portuguese ruby Port casks. This travel retail exclusive from Bowmore’s prestigious Appellations Collection delivers the perfect marriage of signature Islay smoke and indulgent Port wine richness. Compare this sophisticated approach to other premium offerings like our Bowmore 18 Years Deep Complex or explore similar Port cask innovation with Kavalan Concertmaster Port Cask Finish.

• Distillery: Bowmore – Islay’s oldest distillery, established 1779
• Region: Islay – renowned for peated, maritime-influenced whiskies
• ABV: 43% – perfectly balanced strength enhancing both smoke and fruit
• Volume: 700ml
• Maturation: American oak ex-bourbon and European sherry casks, finished in ruby Port casks from Portugal’s Douro Valley
• Tasting Notes: Nose reveals peaty smoke intertwined with cranberry and milk chocolate. Palate delivers sweet nutty richness, bonfire embers, and chocolate fudge with salted walnuts. Finish combines lingering peat smoke with chocolate and tropical mango
• Best Served: Neat in a tulip glass at room temperature to appreciate complexity

Our team at Mr. Chow’s Liquor Store has evaluated countless Islay expressions, and this stands out for its remarkable balance between smoke and sweetness. The ruby Port cask finishing creates an unexpectedly elegant profile that earned a 94/100 score from Whisky Advocate.

Ideal for: Sophisticated whisky collectors and special celebrations. Pairs with: Rich Malaysian dishes like beef rendang or char siu, where the smoky-sweet profile complements spiced meats beautifully. Recommended for: Islay enthusiasts seeking complexity, alongside bold expressions like Kilchoman Sanaig Cask Strength.