Bowmore 12 Year Old Sherry Oak | 40% | 70cl | Gold Medal 2026 | Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bowmore 12 Year Old Sherry Oak | 40% | 70cl | Gold Medal 2026 | Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The gateway to one of Islay's most celebrated series. Bowmore 12 Year Old Sherry Oak is the entry expression in the Sherry Oak range — and a gold medal winner in its own right, taking Gold at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Aged in oloroso sherry and bourbon casks, then finished in oloroso sherry-seasoned casks, this 12-year-old single malt brings together classic Bowmore smokiness with sweet spice, nuttiness, and dried fruit in a beautifully balanced, accessible dram. Bottled at 40% ABV, it is the perfect introduction to the Bowmore Sherry Oak world.

Key Features

• Distillery: Bowmore
• Region: Islay, Scotland
• Age: 12 Years Old
• Cask: Oloroso sherry casks & bourbon casks, with oloroso sherry-seasoned cask finish
• ABV: 40%
• Volume: 70cl
• Award: Gold — Single Malt Scotch to 12 Years, 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Vanilla caramel, red berries, marzipan, icing sugar, and hints of dried fruit
• Palate: Ripe pears, lemon juice, cinnamon, toasted almonds, and peaches in syrup, with increasing levels of smoke building on the palate
• Finish: Pleasingly long and spicy

About Bowmore Distillery

Founded in 1779, Bowmore is one of Islay's oldest and most celebrated distilleries, perched on the shores of Loch Indaal. The Sherry Oak range showcases the distillery's unique ability to marry its signature coastal peat with the rich sweetness of sherry cask maturation. The 12 Year Old is where that journey begins — a whisky that makes the case for Bowmore's style immediately and confidently, and which has now earned international gold medal recognition to prove it.

Perfect For

• Those new to Islay whisky looking for an approachable, award-winning introduction
• Bowmore fans seeking the full Sherry Oak series from 12 through to 21
• A quality gift at an accessible price point
• Pairing with roast scallops, seafood, or smoked fish dishes

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Order your bottle of Bowmore 12 Year Old Sherry Oak today — a gold medal Islay single malt that delivers far beyond its price. Contact us for any questions or sourcing enquiries.