{"product_id":"bowmore-25-years-dl15647-distilled-june-1996-bottled-march-2022-xop","title":"Bowmore 25 Years DL15647 Distilled June 1996 Bottled March 2022 XOP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exceptionally rare single-cask release is independent bottler Douglas Laing \u0026amp; Co.'s ultimate expression, part of their flagship XOP (Xtra Old Particular) range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistillery: Bowmore Distillery, Islay\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled: June 1996\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled: March 2022\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 25 Years Old\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCask Profile: Aged exclusively in a single Refill Hogshead (Cask No. DL15647)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRarity: Strictly limited to only 194 hand-filled bottles worldwide\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications: Bottled at a natural cask strength of 51% ABV without any added coloring or chill-filtration\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefill hogsheads are highly revered for aging older Islay whiskies because they allow the distillery's true coastal character and tropical fruit traits to shine through without being overpowered by heavy oak wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e: “The nose immediately shows cured meats, peated barley and a damp earth sweetness.” as described in the official profile from Douglas Laing. This is layered beautifully with undertones of petrichor, maritime sea air, and sweet tropical hints of pineapple and mango\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Highly concentrated and oily. “The fulsome palate delivers Islay in a bottle seaweed, charred oak and streaky bacon balanced by a sweet, moreish character.” according to Douglas Laing. White pepper spices and salt ring the fruit cocktail core\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Divine and incredibly long-lasting. “The finish goes on and on and on with much of what went before” noted by Douglas Laing, fading out with a persistent, clean drift of maritime peat smoke and zesty citrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HK Whisky Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54057047294147,"sku":"FNR1996BOWMORE25DL15647XOP","price":5988.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/4322\/5027\/files\/Bowmore251996XOP.png?v=1785319216","url":"https:\/\/hkwhiskystore.com\/zh-hans\/products\/bowmore-25-years-dl15647-distilled-june-1996-bottled-march-2022-xop","provider":"HK Whisky Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}