18. † (25377152/2) Gold Bowmore 44 Year Old 1964 Distilled 5th November 1964, and bottled in 2009 by Bowmore Distillery. Bottle No. 159 of 701. In original wooden presentation case. Good labelling. Level: into neck. 750ml. Single malt, 42.4 abv 1 bottle The Gold Bowmore is a blend of three bourbon casks and one Oloroso sherry cask matured in the legendary No.1 Vaults warehouse at Bowmore distillery. It is the final release of the famous Bowmore Trilogy which also includes the Black Bowmore and the White Bowmore. Tasting notes from the producer Rich gold in colour with incredible aromas of passion fruit, papaya and vanilla. The palate is rewarded with an explosion of ripe exotic fruits, creamy vanilla and only the slightest whisper of Islay peat smoke. The finish is beautifully balanced and incredibly complex.